Home Ministry to Impose Restrictions where Covid Protocol Violated

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has issued a letter to the state governments asking them to impose restrictions
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After the weakening of the second wave of Corona and the easing of restrictions, people have started coming out again. Crowds are gathering in markets and tourist places. Rules like masks and social distancing are also being flouted. After the appeal made by the Central Government and the Prime Minister himself, there has not been much different. In such a situation, now the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued instructions to all the states and union territories to impose lockdown in case of congestion.

State governments to impose restrictions

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has issued a letter to the state governments asking them to impose restrictions. It has been said in the letter that in the places where corona rules are not being followed. Lockdown should be imposed again. The letter also mentions the rush of tourists to the mountains. On June 19, the Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed the states and union territories to start activities gradually with the decline in active cases. However, the relaxation of restrictions was said to be given with caution.

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Corona rules being ignored

In a letter written to the Chief Secretaries, it has been said that violation of Corona rules is being seen in many parts of the country. Especially in public transport and mountainous areas. Markets are also getting crowded and rules like social distancing are being ignored. In the letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It has been said that the second wave of the corona is not over yet. Many variants of corona are still active, in such a situation people are going out without following the corona rules. It is a matter of concern.

The 'R' factor is also a cause for concern.

The letter also mentions that the increase in the R factor (reproduction number) in some states is a cause for concern. Therefore, it is important that all crowded places like shops, malls, markets, market complexes, weekly markets, restaurants, vegetable markets, bus stations, railway platforms, parks, gyms, sports complexes, etc. have to follow the corona rules.

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