Rajasthan government has decided to relax the restrictions imposed on Sunday to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The state’s home department made the decision, issuing a guideline on Saturday.
In addition, the state government has decided to reopen movie theatres, theatres, and multiplexes with certain restrictions.
Rajasthan had reported two Covid-19 deaths and 56 new cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of fatalities and infections to 8,945 and 9,53,074, respectively.
The Centre, on the other hand, has expressed concern about the high Covid-19 positivity in some Rajasthan districts. On Saturday, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla presided over a meeting to assess the overall Covid-19 situation across the country. Following the meeting, the home ministry issued a statement claiming that some districts in Rajasthan and other states have a positivity rate of more than 10%.
According to a state government order, cinema halls/theatres/multiplexes that have posted their seating capacity information online will be allowed to open with 50% capacity from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. only for those who have received at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Furthermore, skill development centres in the state will be permitted to operate with a 50% capacity from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to the same vaccination requirements.
A negative RT-PCR test report or home/institutional quarantine are no longer required for visitors from outside the state who have received the first dose of vaccine.
Marriage functions with a maximum of 25 people will be permitted from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the basis of a review by the area sub-divisional magistrate, the number of guests can be increased to a maximum of 50.
Outdoor games are permitted until 8 p.m., but indoor games are only available to those who have been vaccinated.
Hotels and restaurants with at least 60% of their staff who have received the Covid-19 vaccine are allowed to stay open until 8 p.m.
Auditoriums and exhibitions are permitted, but must operate at 50% capacity between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
City buses operating in the state will be allowed to carry 100% of their passengers, but passengers will not be permitted to travel while standing.
