An extensive report in this paper stated how people who had booked halls for marriages and other functions are struggling to get their money back.

There were several bookings for the end of 2021 and early this year as this is high social season in India. It is also prime time for weddings and several venues had been booked for the purpose. Then Omicron came and quite literally spoilt the party. There were cancellations across the board. The report stated how people were struggling to get their money refunded. Some of them had paid substantial sums in advance.