In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, the shadow of Corona has started looming once again. The reason for this is that there has been a rapid increase in the cases of Covid infection across the country. In Delhi, 509 cases of Coronavirus have been reported in the last 24 hours, but its positivity rate is going to increase the tension.
Now in view of all these increasing cases, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given strict instructions to all the franchises, staff and players of IPL. BCCI has instructed everyone to be more alert and careful. According to a source in the know of the development, the BCCI has asked everyone to be more alert and cautious to curtail covid in IPL.
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“BCCI has asked everyone to be more alert and cautious to curtail Covid in IPL. We know cases are rising but nothing to worry about we have directed players and support staff to follow COVID guidelines. Health and safety of players is paramount for us. What so ever will be the guidelines from government will follow. Our team is monitoring the situation and we are keeping track as far as covid is concerned there is nothing to worry,” the source said.
Following the new cases, India’s Covid-19 tally climbed to 4.47 crore, while one death each was reported from Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha and Punjab, four fatalities were reported from Maharashtra in a span of 24 hours.
