The Karnataka government announced a fourteen days lockdown on monday, allowing only essential services to operate. The lockdown-like measures will come into effect from 9pm on 27th April, Tuesday and will continue till May 10.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said that the essential services will be allowed between 6am and 10am and shops will close after the cut-off time. Shops that sell commodities associated with construction, manufacturing and agriculture will be allowed to operate. The chief minister also highlighted that the public transport services will also remain shut. Yediyurappa said that the decision was taken after consulting the cabinet as well experts.
The Chief Minister also warned that the government may extend the lockdown if the cases do not decrease and there are no signs of improvement in the state’s Covid-19 situation. He further added that the state will provide free vaccination to all including people aged between 18-45 years.
