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COVID curfew in Karnataka for next 14 days
Amid the constant rise in COVID-19 cases, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday said the COVID curfew would be implemented in the state from tomorrow till the next 14 days. Karnataka reported another biggest single-day spike of 34,804 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total caseload to 13.39 lakh, while 143 related fatalities pushed the toll to 14,426, the Health Department said on Sunday. The state had previously reported its biggest single-day spike of 29,438 cases on Saturday.
According to the chief minister s statement, the following restrictions will be implemented during the COVID curfew
The COVID curfew would be implemented in the state from tomorrow till the next 14 days
The Karnataka government has withdrawn the night curfew order which was passed hours before its implementation.
In a statement, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said after the public outcry, he held a meeting with officials and ministers and decided to withdraw the night curfew order.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa (file photo)@BSYBJP/Twitter
On Wednesday Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa had announced the night curfew from December 24 to January 2 from 11 pm to 5 am amid fears of a new Covid strain from the UK. Withdrawn discussions with Cabinet colleagues and senior officials : Yediyurappa Based on experts opinion, it was decided to impose a night curfew aimed at curbing the spread of the new Covid-19 strain detected in Britain and other countries. However, in the wake of public opinion that a night curfew is not necessary, it has been decided to withdraw it after discussions with Cabinet colleagues and senior officials, Yediyurappa said in a statement.