Coronavirus: Three-tier lockdown imposed in Rajasthan from today till June 8

The Rajasthan government on Sunday announced imposing a three-tier lockdown from Monday till June 8. The decision was taken after a meeting in which it was determined to extend the lockdown imposed in the state by 15 more days, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.

In a series of tweets, Gehlot said that under the three-tier lockdown, the residents are expected to change their social behaviour in accordance with the Covid-19 protocols at the family, ward, village, city and state levels.

At the family level, the chief minister asked residents not to allow outsiders to enter their homes. “If very urgent, people can meet at an open space following social distancing so that the elderly, children and other members of the family remain protected,” he said.

The second stage involves monitoring at the locality and village levels, where not more than five people would be allowed to gather. Under the third level of restrictions, Gehlot said that travel from one city to another or other places will be banned, except for emergency services.

The government has also issued a set of new guidelines for the three-tier lockdown. The government has banned wedding ceremonies till June 30. Gehlot said that residents were allowed to get married at homes or at courts but…

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