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Farmer Protests at Delhi Borders May Act as Covid-19 Superspreader Event, Say Experts

The protest by thousands of farmers who have stayed put at various border points of Delhi for the fifth consecutive day on Monday may act as superspreader event for coronavirus infection, say experts. The national capital has already been witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases post-Diwali celebrations and amid rising pollution levels.

“It is important to note that the SARS-COV-2 is a transmission efficient virus and such gatherings are conducive for its spread,” he stressed.