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
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Karnataka has extended the ongoing lockdown for a week from June 7 to June 14 to contain the COVID-19 spread. We had earlier announced stringent restrictions from May 24 to June 7 to contain the spread of Coronavirus. Though the infections have reduced, the spread of the disease is still on. It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till June 14 morning, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told a press conference.
The curbs are in effect since April 27 but from May 10, the Chief Minister announced a shutdown till May 24 morning.
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Reports state that Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has recommended to the Karnataka government to extend the lockdown at least for one more week. , File Photo
Updated: May 31, 2021, 04:57 PM IST
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday shed some light if lockdown will be extended in Karnataka or will the state government begin the unlocking process after June 7.
According to a report in India.com, Sudhakar said that a decision about extending the lockdown in the state should be taken on a scientific basis as it is aimed at saving lives.
Karnataka To Curb Unnecessary Movement of People in Lockdown Period May 21, 2021, 13:25 IST
Karnataka is going through a tough scenario, with the state ranking second in the country for COVID deaths. Despite the Karnataka government extending the lockdown until May 24, there has been no improvement in the cases. On Thursday, the state registered 28,869 new cases and death count remained high at 548. While the total caseload was 23.35 lakh, the total toll stood at 23,854.
Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday directed to implement a strict lockdown to curb the unnecessary movement of people. The decision on whether to extend the curbs will be announced by the Chief Minister on May 23. Despite the fact that lockdown measures are strictly enforced, people continue to break the rules, says Bommai. He pointed out that people should understand that the situation is serious with the virus continuing its spread and urged people to cooperate with the government.