The Karnataka government on Friday issued a set of new coronavirus-related restrictions amid a surge in cases. These include limiting the s...
The Karnataka government on Friday issued a set of new coronavirus-related restrictions amid a surge in cases. These include limiting the seating capacity at theatres and bars at 50% and suspending in-person classes for students of Classes 6 to 9.
The government instructed shopping malls, pubs, bars, and restaurants to strictly follow safety rules. “If there is any violation, the facility shall be closed till the Covid epidemic is over,” the order issued by Karnataka Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar said.
In view of increasing COVID-19 cases Karnataka Government has issued Guidelines to contain the spread.@CMofKarnataka @mla_sudhakar @WHO @UNICEFIndia @UNDP_India @MoHFW_INDIA @PIBBengaluru @CovidKarnataka pic.twitter.com/lJGlY0HY7z
— K'taka Health Dept (@DHFWKA) April 2, 2021
Gyms, party halls and swimming pools will remain closed amid the sharp increase in cases, the government said.
The government also suspended physical classes for higher and professional courses, expect for those scheduled to appear for university exams. “Classes 10, 11 and 12th can continue in the existing mode,” the government said. “However, attendance to these classes in person is not mandatory.”
Under the new restrictions, no gatherings will be allowed at religious places. The curbs will be in effect till April 20.
Karnataka registered 4,991 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking its overall count to 10,06,229. Six more deaths took the state’s toll to 12,591. Bengaluru...
