Minister of Education Priya Manickchand engaged in a pre-Phagwah celebration on Friday. Ahead of today’s celebrations, the government has announced restrictions, including prohibiting large events and limiting the attendance at mandirs to 40% capacity, due to COVID-19. Gatherings on trucks, canters or other vehicles carrying alcohol are not allowed. The Health Ministry has also advised that masks must be worn during celebrations and that social distancing be observed. While Minister Manickchand is wearing a mask in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines, some of her fellow ministers and members of their staff were seen not wearing masks during similar activities at their respective offices last Friday. (Photo from Priya Manickchand’s Facebook page)Minister of Education Priya Manickchand engaged in a pre-Phagwah celebration on Friday. Ahead of today’s celebrations, the government has announced restrictions, including prohibiting large events and limiting the attendance at mandirs to 40% capacity, due to COVID-19. Gatherings on trucks, canters or other vehicles carrying alcohol are not allowed. The Health Ministry has also advised that masks must be worn during celebrations and that social distancing be observed. While Minister Manickchand is wearing a mask in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines, some of her fellow ministers and members of their staff were seen not wearing masks during similar activities at their respective offices last Friday. (Photo from Priya Manickchand’s Facebook page)
