Lockdown to continue in 11 Karnataka districts, some relaxations for Bengaluru
COVID-19 induced lockdown measures will continue in 11 districts of Karnataka which have a high positivity rate till June 21, while some relaxations will be given in the rest of the state from June 14, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced on June 10.
The Karnataka CM added that the COVID curfew will be imposed from 7 PM to 5 AM and weekend curfew will be imposed from 7 PM on Friday to 5 AM on Monday, after the current lockdown in the state comes to end on June 14.
Unlock in Karnataka
Current restrictions will continue in all 11 districts with high positivity rate till 6am on June 21, in the rest of the districts some of the restrictions have been relaxed. However, concerned Deputy Commissioners and District in-charge Ministers can take a call to impose more restrictions in their districts.
Lockdown in Karnataka
Relaxation in Karnataka
In districts with high positivity rate- Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Davangere, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, Belagavi and in Kodagu- there will be no changes in the current guidelines. The relaxation in lockdown measures will be in place from 6 AM on June 14 to 6 AM on June 21.
Karnataka allows industries to function with 50% capacity
All industries across Karnataka have been permitted to operate with 50 per cent staff strength, but garment industries can operate with 30 per cent staff strength. Shops selling essential goods have been permitted to operate till 2 PM by extending their duration from 10 AM earlier; also all construction activities will be permitted, and shops needed for construction activities like cement, steel among others have also been allowed to open.