BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Friday that the state government will issue an order banning the use of firecrackers during Deepavali, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation.
“We have discussed it (cracker ban), we are taking the decision to ban the use of firecrackers during Deepavali. The government will soon issue an order to that effect,” Yediyurappa said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said that due to Covid and related reasons, the use of firecrackers is prohibited this time.
Several states, including Rajasthan, Odisha and Delhi, have already decided to ban firecrackers.
State Health Minister K Sudhakar said Thursday that firecrackers can seriously affect the health of those who have already been infected by the coronavirus.
He also said that experts have recommended monitoring its use and that a final decision will be made after consulting with the prime minister.
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