Afghan protesters outside UNHCR office could become Covid-19 super-spreader, warns Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court expressed concern over a large gathering of Afghan nationals outside the UNHCR office in South Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, saying the city has barely coped with the second wave of Covid-19.

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over a large gathering of Afghan nationals outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) in South Delhi's Vasant Vihar area. A bench of Justice Rekha Palli said on Wednesday that the gathering could act as a Covid-19 "super spreader" as there is a lack of adherence to norms like masking and spacing.