India imposes stricter rules to prevent COVID-19 spread during festive season

A woman reacts as a healthcare worker collects a swab sample from her to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a railway station in Ahmedabad, India, December 29, 2021. REUTERS/Amit Dave

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian authorities started to impose stringent rules on Thursday to prevent mass gatherings at parties and public venues ahead of new year celebrations as the nation sees a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Night curfews have been imposed in all major cities and restaurants ordered to limit customers, officials said.