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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UPDATED: June 3, 2021 18:10 IST
The Covid lockdown in Karnataka has been extended till June 14. (Photo: PTI file image for representation)
The Covid lockdown in Karnataka has been extended by one week. All the existing restrictions will remain in place till 6 am on June 14 in order to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
No relaxation of curbs has been announced. The government will only ease restrictions once the case positivity rate in the state goes below 5 per cent.