Covid precautions taken ahead of Medaram Jatara

Mulugu: Health officials are taking all Covid precautions ahead of the Medaram

Jatara

. Officials have set up a health camp and about 66 devotees were vaccinated at the temple premises in Medaram village.

The Jatara is said to be one of Asia's biggest tribal fests, known as Medaram "Sri Sammakka Saralamma Jatara". People take jaggery and other offerings during this time for the diety. According to the schedule released by the festival committee members, the Sri Sammakka Saralamma Jatara will be held between February 16 and 19, 2022.

Drawing in from their experience on tackling Covid-19 outbreaks, health officials have been implementing all safety measures.

District collector S Krishna Aditya has directed health department staff to check digital vaccination certificates of people coming for the Jatara.

Officials will verify vaccination certificates of all devotees wanting to enter the temple premises. If any devotee is found unvaccinated, health staff will encourage him or her to take the vaccine.

According to Mulugu district medical and health officer Dr Allam Appaiah, every Wednesday and Sunday, hundreds of devotees visit the temple.

Endowment and medical and health authorities have made through arrangements for the festival.