File photo: With the detection of 24 fresh cases on Friday, Baran district now has a total of 419 cases with 2...Read MoreKOTA: Amid the rise in corona positive cases in Baran, the district collector on Friday ordered enforcement of 6-day lockdown from August 22 in the periphery of Baran municipal council.
Medical, emergency services and functioning of recently launched Indira Rasoi will remain unaffected from the lockdown.
With the detection of 24 fresh cases on Friday, Baran district now has a total of 419 cases with 20 deaths, however, 230 patients have been discharged after treatment and 169 are still undergoing treatment. Baran city had witnessed a two-day lockdown on August 18-19.
In continuation of the order no. 5900-5920 dated August 17, 2020, for two-day lockdown on August 18 and 19, the lockdown in periphery of Baran municipal council is extended for six days from August 22 to 27, the order issued by Baran collector Indra Singh Rao on Friday stated.
Banks and liquor shops will remain closed during the lockdown, while ATM kiosks will remain functional.