Karnataka govt to ban crackers for Diwali on account of Covid

The state health minister said the smoke from the firecrackers can badly impact the health of those who have already been infected by COVID-19 and even those who have not.

The Karnataka government has decided to ban the use of firecrackers during this year’s Diwali season, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced on Friday.

“We have discussed this issue and have decided to ban fireworks this Deepavali. An order is being issued. This is on account of Covid-19,” Yediyurappa said.

The move to ban firecrackers comes in the wake of a committee of technical experts, appointed by the state government to advice it on the handling of the Covid-19 crisis, suggesting that the use of crackers would lead to air pollution and breathing problems which is a threat to the lives of people who are infected by the virus.

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