Ahead of the festive season, the Centre said mass gatherings should be discouraged. The Centre also said that festivals need to be celebrated in a subdued manner like last year. The Centre's warning comes on a day that India recorded 47,092 covid cases, highest daily spike in 2 months. "Full vaccination should be a prerequisite if it is absolutely essential to attend a gathering," ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said. NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr V K Paul also urged people to be careful particularly in the context of the upcoming festivals and changes in weather. Watch the full video for more.