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How India celebrated Holi amid surge in Covid cases

Despite government ban on public gatherings to stem the spread of coronavirus, thousands across India celebrated Holi on Monday with no regard for Covid protocols.

Amid surge in Covid-19 cases, thousands of people without masks celebrated Holi across the country.

The country has been recording over 40,000 cases every day since the last week and experts fear a possible second wave hitting the country.

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