COVID-19 surge: Karnataka imposes 14-day lockdown starting May 10
Non-essential shops, other services like hotels, pubs and bars, and industries that are not associated with essential goods or services have been ordered to stop operations during the lockdown
- May 7, 2021,
- Updated May 7, 2021 8:56 PM IST
Karnataka government has imposed a 14-day-long lockdown in the state amid the second wave of coronavirus cases. The BS Yediyurappa government announced on Friday that the lockdown will begin at 6 am on May 10 and will remain in effect till 6 am on May 25.
Shops selling essential goods will be allowed to operate between 6 AM and 6 PM, the Karnataka government said. Movement of essential goods and servies has also been allowed during the lockdown. Apart from these, road repair work and cargo vehicles have been allowed to operate too.
Non-essential shops, other services like hotels, pubs and bars, and industries that are not associated with essential goods or services have been ordered to stop operations during the lockdown.
Karnataka registered 49,058 fresh coronavirus cases, 328 deaths, and 18,943 discharges in the last 24 hours. The total caseload stands at 17,90,104, comprising 17,212 deaths and 5,17,075 active cases.
Earlier today, CM BS Yediyurappa warned that the state will be to be put under lockdown if people do not follow COVID-19 protocols and janta curfew. He had urged people to wear masks and adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour to avoid stringent restrictions.
Karnataka government has also capped the CT-scan and digital X-ray prices at private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 350, respectively.
Karnataka government has imposed a 14-day-long lockdown in the state amid the second wave of coronavirus cases. The BS Yediyurappa government announced on Friday that the lockdown will begin at 6 am on May 10 and will remain in effect till 6 am on May 25.
Shops selling essential goods will be allowed to operate between 6 AM and 6 PM, the Karnataka government said. Movement of essential goods and servies has also been allowed during the lockdown. Apart from these, road repair work and cargo vehicles have been allowed to operate too.
Non-essential shops, other services like hotels, pubs and bars, and industries that are not associated with essential goods or services have been ordered to stop operations during the lockdown.
Karnataka registered 49,058 fresh coronavirus cases, 328 deaths, and 18,943 discharges in the last 24 hours. The total caseload stands at 17,90,104, comprising 17,212 deaths and 5,17,075 active cases.
Earlier today, CM BS Yediyurappa warned that the state will be to be put under lockdown if people do not follow COVID-19 protocols and janta curfew. He had urged people to wear masks and adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour to avoid stringent restrictions.
Karnataka government has also capped the CT-scan and digital X-ray prices at private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 350, respectively.