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Holi festival continues around India amid surge in COVID-19 cases
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People across India celebrate the festival of Holi to make symbolic commemorations in Hindu mythology. Monday brought a celebration of colors, and large crowds. 

India recorded 68,020 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, another single-day record since last year.

Only .66% of the population has been vaccinated so far.  Several states have banned public gatherings and asked families to celebrate the Holi festival within their own homes. 

Would you venture out during the pandemic for tradition?

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