The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday cautioned against crowded indoor celebrations that could trigger a fresh surge in coronavirus infections.
The organisation gave the warning ahead of the Easter celebration and upcoming Ramadan fast which will begin in two weeks time.
In a statement, WHO said “In countries experiencing widespread community transmission of the virus, virtual meetings, postponing or reducing such gatherings should be seriously considered.
“Regardless of location, any religious service should be held outdoors wherever possible or be limited in size and duration, with physical distancing, ventilation, hand hygiene, and mask use, as appropriate.”
It added that “Better would be for people to mark the festivals with those they lived with and avoid meeting others — especially if feeling unwell or in isolation or quarantine.
“Indoor gatherings, even smaller ones, can be especially risky.”
Experts are worried that some people may drop their guard while celebrating religious festivals, just as many countries are imposing restrictions to try to slow rising numbers of COVID-19 infections.
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