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Mizoram, 24th November:\u00a0<\/strong>Mizoram Government has banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers on Christmas and New Year to curb air pollution which could aggravate respiratory problems of COVID-19 patients and others.<\/p>\n

The decision came into force after a top official meeting with the state government at the Secretariat Administration Department. Others in attendance included the leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (YMA<\/a><\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the committee appealed to the people of Mizoram to avoid bursting of crackers as pollution caused by such activities could exacerbate conditions of COVID-19 patients and people suffering from other respiratory diseases,\u201d<\/strong> stated an official government press release.<\/p>\n

Apart from firecrackers, the use of sky lanterns and other pyrotechnics including toy guns has also been banned<\/a><\/span><\/span>. During the meeting, it was also decided to set up special police checkpoints and conduct mobile patrolling during the festive season, the official said.<\/p>\n

Apart from the police, COVID-19 local task force volunteers will be roped in for the purpose. Bursting of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials is a widespread practice during the festive season in the Christian-majority state.<\/p>\n

The state government had earlier banned firecrackers to enable people to celebrate the festival peacefully but this year the administration is more concerned about pollution because of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

State Health and Family Welfare Board Vice-Chairman Dr. Z R Thiamsanga said this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations are likely to be subdued due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.<\/p>\n

The government is unlikely to allow congregational singing called ‘Zaikhawm’ or community feasts, integral parts of the festivities along with church service, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the disease.<\/p>\n

Health Minister Dr. R Lalthangliana will convene a meeting during the day to deliberate on coronavirus-related issues in view of the festive season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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