A couple in northern India decided to get married at a Covid-19 care centre, donning protective suits for the ceremony, after the bride tested positive on their wedding day.
Photos shared by health authorities quickly went viral on social media. They show the couple, the priest and three close relatives wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) gear as the pair took their marital vows in a traditional Hindu ceremony that involved them making rounds around a sacred fire.
Three regional officials were also present at the wedding in Rajasthan state’s Baran district on Sunday, to ensure it was done in accordance with “full Covid-19 protocol” including ensuring physical distancing, said the region’s chief medical officer, Sampat Raj Nagar.