COVID tally breaches 18000-mark in Rajasthan

Yash Goyal
Our Correspondent 
Jaipur, July 1 

The cumulative tally of COVID-19 patients reached 18,092 with 78 new positive cases reported from parts of Rajasthan, whereas the death toll remained 413 with no fresh fatality on Wednesday morning. 

Alwar reported 29 patients, Jaipur 25, Kota 8, Jhunjhunu 7, Srigananganagar 5, Bharatpur 1, Pali 1, Dausa1, and Rajasamand 1, a medical bulletin said here. 

There are now 3,447 active cases hospitals after the discharge of 13,920 patients out of 14,232, who have recovered in the state-run hospital. Altogether 5,110 migrants have tested positive since May 1. 

The breakup of the death toll is as follows: Jaipur 160, Jodhpur 49, Bharatpur 34, Kota 23, Ajmer 18, Bikaner 13, Nagaur 12, Pali 9, Chittorgarh 6, Sikar 6, Sawaimadhopur 6, Alwar 6, Bhilwara 5, Sirohi 5, Baran 4, Karauli 4, Dholpur 4, Udaipur 3, Dausa 3, Sriganganagar 3, Jalore 2, Banswara 2, Barmer 2, Churu 2, Jhunjhunu 2, Rajsamand 1, Pratapgarh 1, and Tonk 1, and 27 death of patients hailing from neighbouring states also included in the toll.

Rajasthan extends Unlock-2 till July 31

The Government of Rajasthan has further extended the lockdown in Containment Zones and prohibition of certain activities in the areas outside the Containment zone up to July 31 as per the Central Government’s guidelines, a state home department circular said here. 

During Unlock-2 the school, colleges, coaching centres, big religious places, cinema halls, Gyms, entertainment parks, theatres and swimming pool would not be opened till July 31.

There would be a total prohibition on public movement outside their houses, non-essential activities from 10 pm to 5 am across the state. 

No relaxation of any kind permitted in these guidelines is applicable within the containment areas of hotspots and clusters/curfew areas. The District authorities will also identify Buffer zones outside the respective Containment zones and will determine the restriction on activities for such that is considered necessary. 

International air travel of passengers, except for purpose as permitted by MHA, GOI, metro rail services, and congregation of people more than 20 in the funeral procession and 50 in marriage events would not be allowed during this unlock-2 period.

Every citizen should follow the guidelines using a face mask, sanitization, and social distancing while going out of the home.