COVID-19 Surge: Rajasthan government decides to extend lockdown till June 8

To check the spread of Covid-19, the Rajasthan government on Sunday decided to extend the statewide lockdown till June 8.

This time, it will be a three-tier public discipline lockdown, said an order issued by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. The lockdown will be in force from 5 am on May 24 to 5 am on June 8.

In a meeting on Saturday, the council of ministers and experts had suggested extending the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The state government also increased the fine for not wearing a face mask at public places



or workplace from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.

The state government has also put a ban on organising weddings till June 30. Permission will be given for court marriages and to organise weddings at home with the condition that more than 11 people will not be allowed to participate in it. The family where the wedding is being organised will have to submit details at Covidinfo.rajasthan.gov.in.

The state may allow some relaxations in commercial activities from June 1 in districts where the COVID-19 situation will improve significantly, according to a government release.