New Delhi: Amid a growing number of coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government led by Ashok Gehlot has decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state. Read Also: IPL 2020, Match 3 Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
In an official notification, the government said that, in section 144, the provision prohibits a gathering of more than five people in one place in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Udaipur, Sikar, Pali and Nagaur . districts. Also Read – School Reopening News: In New Order, Punjab Allows Students In Classes 9-12 To Visit Schools For Guidance
In addition, the government has also decided to continue the ban on social or religious functions until October 31. However, it has allowed 20 people to attend the funeral and 50 to the marriage functions. Also Read: India COVID Update: Has Coronavirus Infection Peaked In The Country? This is what the Minister of Health has to say | Read here
The decisions were made at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, according to the statement. The meeting was attended by Health Minister Raghu Shrma, Senior Secretary Rajeeva Swarup, Senior Secretary (Interior) Abhay Kumar, Senior Secretary (Medical and Health) Akhil Arora and other officials.
Earlier on Saturday, 1,834 new cases were detected in the state and fourteen people succumbed to the infection, bringing the total number of cases and deaths to 1.13,124 and 1,322 respectively. The capital city, Jaipur, has the highest number of new cases, followed by Jodhpur.
A total of 93,805 patients have recovered so far and the number of active cases in the state is 17,997, according to an official report.
.
