Diwali celebrations

Pune: For some, the COVID-19 has barred them from reuniting with their families in their hometowns. Many are stuck with work from home while many are bored with the ‘new normal’. Now in Diwali, people have started planning for trips while many are planning to celebrate the festival of lights in a grand manner. But hold on, though the cases in Pune city are gone down, dark clouds of COVID-19 are still looming.

According to experts, the cases of COVID-19 may go up post-Diwali. Thus, the administration is urging Punekars to celebrate the festival in low grandeur.

August proved to worst for Pune as average 2,125 cases were recorded per day. Earlier months also witnessed a surge in new cases resulting in an inadequate supply of oxygenated and ICU beds. Many patients also lost their lives as they did not receive timely treatment from the doctors. From last few weeks, the transmission rate is curtailed as nearly 150 cases are found on a daily basis.