Despite Strict Lockdown, Karnataka Set to Overtake Maharashtra in COVID Cases, Fatalities May 12, 2021, 15:16 IST
In Karnataka, COVID-19 death toll rose to 19,852 after 480 deaths were recorded over the last few days, according to the Karnataka health department. The Bengaluru Urban alone recorded 15,879 cases and the capital city also reported 259 fatalities, the highest among all 30 districts in the state in the state, and the total cases reported on Tuesday were 39,510.
The city has so far reported 9,83,519 infections and 8,690 deaths. There were 3,62,696 active cases.
Meanwhile, the active caseload in the state rose to 5,87,452 active cases. So far, 14,05,869 people have been discharged, including 22,584 on Tuesday. The state also inoculated 1.26 lakh people, including 20,278 people from the age group of 18 to 44, as per the health bulletin.
Total lockdown in Karnataka? CM BS Yediyurappa to decide today
Total lockdown in Karnataka? CM BS Yediyurappa to decide today
The Karnataka state cabinet is due to meet today, where a decision regarding the imposition of statewide lockdown is expected to be taken. (Image source: ANI)
Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 09:19 AM IST
Amid the deadly second wave of the novel coronavirus, the Karnataka government led by BS Yediyurappa has said that it might take a decision regarding reimplementing lockdown-like curbs across the days on all of the week.
For the unversed, the state cabinet is due to meet today at 11 am, where a decision regarding the imposition of statewide lockdown is expected to be taken. Speaking about the development, Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar said, Weekend curfew restrictions are in place till May 4 and as per the guidelines, it will be there next Saturday, Sunday also. Discussions are on whether to enforce curfew on weekdays, wh
14-day total lockdown in Karnataka from April 27 - What s allowed, what s not
Karnataka will be going under lockdown for 14 days from Tuesday Night at 9 pm. , File Photo
Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 03:25 PM IST
Karnataka will be going under lockdown for 14 days from Tuesday Night at 9 pm. The time period for essential services will be from 6 am to 10 am. The Karnataka government led by BS Yediyurappa took the decision regarding lockdown-like curbs amid the rising cases in the state.
BS Yediyurappa also announced that after 10 am all shops will close. Only construction, manufacturing & agriculture sectors will be allowed. Public transport will also remain shut.
Total lockdown in Karnataka: This is what CM BS Yediyurappa said about curfew
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa addressed a press conference after a cabinet meeting to announce the fresh curbs in the state.
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Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 03:24 PM IST
In an apparent effort to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state government on Monday (April 26) announced strict restrictions for the next 14 days, starting from 9 pm tomorrow (Tuesday).
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa addressed a press conference after a cabinet meeting to announce the fresh curbs. It is to be noted that Karnataka on Sunday recorded 29,438 new cases. Curfew will be in place as we have seen on weekends. No public transport will be allowed, CM Yediyurappa announced on Monday.