Karnataka Government has made wearing of masks mandatory in schools, colleges, movie theatres, pubs, restaurants and bars. In an order issued yesterday, guidelines were also issued on making covid tests mandatory in influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) cases.
"Masks will be mandatory to celebrate the New Year in pubs, restaurants & bars. New Year celebrations to end before 1 am. No need to panic, just have to take precautions", said Karnataka Health Minister on Monday.