Volunteer social worker Ashok Kurmi is helping an army of young fans fight the coronavirus in Mumbai's slums using an unusual accessory: a clown costume. Dressed in a bright red clown suit, complete with face paint and a rainbow-hued wig, the 37-year-old executive spends his days off disinfecting public spaces, distributing face masks and spreading awareness about Covid-19. "The municipal workers wear PPE kits that scare slum dwellers, particularly children," Kurmi told AFP. With the help of visual aids and posters, Kurmi patiently showed them how to wash their hands and wear face masks correctly. "Until this pandemic ends, I will continue to go and help people as a clown," he said.

Source: Mint June 04, 2021 03:22 UTC