The Rajasthan government has announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday to curb the Covid-19 spread. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made the announcement regarding the weekend lockdown through his Twitter handle.
"In view of the increasing infection of coronavirus, curfew will remain in the state from 6 am tomorrow till 5 am on Monday. Appeal to all of you to cooperate with the government during the curfew and follow the COVID appropriate behaviour," Gehlot tweeted.
He further tweeted, "During the weekend curfew, essential services will be exempted. These include vegetable shops, fruit shops, milk supply, LPG supply, and banking services."
Looking at the alarming surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Rajasthan government had earlier announced a 12-hour long night curfew across the state between 6 pm and 6 am from April 16 which will end on April 30.
Rajasthan reported 6,658 fresh COVID-19 cases, 2,254 recoveries, and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Thursday. There are 49,276 active COVID cases in the state.
Malls, spas, auditoriums and gyms will be shut down to check overcrowding at public places on Saturdays and Sundays. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a weekend curfew in the national capital amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases. Curfew passes will issue to those rendering essential services, the Chief Minister said while addressing the media here.
People will not be allowed to dine in restaurants and only home deliveries will be permitted, he added. However, cinema halls can function with a 30 percent audience. Besides, the Kejriwal government has asked officials to take stern action against those found flouting Covid-19 protocols.