Amid 'Unlock 1', Rajasthan seals borders for a week as COVID-19 cases reach 11,245

Two days after Unlock 1 began, Rajasthan government has decided to seal its borders for a week to prevent spread of Coronavirus. As per news ncy PTI, only those who will have a valid pass will be allowed for inter-state movement. 

As per order, all movement to and from state will be regulated and person can enter Rajasthan without a ' Objection Certificate' (C) from state or leave without a pass, Director General Of Police, Law and Order. CM Ashok Gehlot has also directed officials to put check posts along state borders with immediate effect. Apart from inter-state routes, check posts will be put up at railway stations and airports as well, order said.

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Covid-19 tally from Rajasthan

death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 255 in Rajasthan on Tuesday with state recording nine more fatalities. number of cases climbed to 11,245 as 369 more people tested positive for disease. Nine deaths were reported -- three in Jaipur, two each in Ajmer and Jodhpur, one in Bharatpur, besides a patient from ar state, y said.

Of fresh cases, 100 were reported in Jaipur, 65 in Jodhpur, 51 in Bharatpur, 39 in Pali, 19 in Alwar, 12 in Jhunjhunu, nine each in Ajmer and Nagaur, eight in Sikar, seven each in Churu and Kota, besides or districts.  Jaipur has reported highest number of 2,360 COVID-19 cases and 118 deaths in state, followed by 1,954 cases and 25 deaths in Jodhpur. re are 2,662 active COVID-19 cases in state. A total of 7,981 patients have been discharged from various hospitals after treatment, officials said. 

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