Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced an extension of ongoing lockdown for a week from June 7 to June 14 to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Yediyurappa said " To contain the spread of Coronavirus, we had previously announced strict restrictions from May 24 to June 7. The disease is still spreading, despite the fact that the number of infections has
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that strict measures should be continued to be maintained because the COVID situation in the state has not completely fine and that the cases are still prevalent in rural areas. He also stated that certain sectors may be given priority, announcing that export-oriented businesses will be allowed to operate beginning Thursday. "I
It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till June 14 morning, CM Yediyurappa told a press conference
The state government had initially announced 14 days "close down" from April 27, but subsequently imposed a complete lockdown from May 10 to 24, as the COVID cases continued to spike. Citing lockdown yielding results and experts advice, it was further extended till June 7.