Amid unlock, Karnataka hits low of 1.6 lakh tests a day; vaccine coverage at 6.64 per cent
The Unlock Phase 3 has begun from July 5 and people have started stepping out, but Karnataka is lagging on vaccination and testing fronts, reveals data.
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A health worker collects a nasal swab sample from a food delivery agent, as part of the Covid testing drive, in Bengaluru| Ashishkrishna HP
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BENGALURU : The Unlock Phase 3 has begun from July 5 and people have started stepping out, but Karnataka is lagging on vaccination and testing fronts, reveals data. At the same time, Bengaluru Urban, where the largest number of people are venturing out, has seen an increase in the number of active cases for the first time since May 17 from 13,237 on Saturday to 13,459 on Sunday.
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The state government is expected to unlock economic activities in a phased manner from June 14 as the Covid-19 positivity rate has been falling in Bengaluru and some other districts and is soon expected to go below 5%. The work-from-home (WFH) system in place for IT/ BT and some other sectors is likely to continue. the government is looking at allowing autos and cabs to ply till 8pm and permitting private offices to function with 50% of staff. Stay with TOI for all updates.Read Less
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference on Saturday to brief about the COVID-19 situation in the capital and the unlock measures that will commence from Monday onwards. During this, he said that the lockdown will continue in Delhi by easing upon a few restrictions. He said that markets, malls will open on an odd-even basis from Monday.
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As the Unlock phase commences from June 7 in Delhi, the Delhi government on Saturday informed that gyms, spas, salons, bars, restaurants will remain closed in the national capital, in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.