Boy dressed as Mahatma Gandhi takes COVID-19 test; says 'our nation will be healthy'

Ahe of Gandhi Jayanti, a boy in Gujarat dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi while undertaking COVID-19 test.  Although India ranks highest in recoveries from dely breathing infection, cases are surging at an equally alarming rate. However, 10-year-old who hails from Rajkot asked people of t getting afraid of coronavirus tests.

Accompanied by 'Kasturba' 

Photos of boy were shared by ANI on Twitter. In pictures, little boy could be seen dressed in white loincloth and shawl while a nurse takes his samples. In dition to clothing, he could also be seen wearing Gandhi’s tremark spectacles and a white cap to complete look. Along with him, photographs also feature a girl apparently dressed as Gandhi’s wife Kasturba. little girl could be seen donning a white saree with navy blue borders. 

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Speaking to ANI about ongoing pandemic, 10-year-old said, "My swab samples have been taken for coronavirus test. People should t be apprehensive about test. Our country will be healthy only if we cooperate."  Since shared his photographs have racked up over 500 likes. 

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COVID-19  in India

This comes as India's total COVID cases rose to 63,12,584 on October 1. Out of total9,40,705 are active while 52,73,201 people have recovered. In dendum, a total of 98,678 people have died. Meanwhile, 'Bilateral 'Air Bubble' arrangement is w in place for flights between India & Oman, taking number of such arrangements to 16. Carriers of India & Oman will operate between two countries, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.