Karnataka Lockdown: CM BS Yediyurappa to take BIG decision on extension soon - The lockdown in Karnataka, which was imposed on April 27, saw several extensions and is currently in place till June 7.
Karnataka lockdown extension news: Experts have THIS to say about lifting restrictions
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.
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Decision on Karnataka lockdown extension on June 5: CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday said that the decision on whether to extend the lockdown in the state or not would be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown s end. No decision has been taken yet in terms of extending the lockdown in the state in view of the improving Covid recovery rate, the CM said after holding a meeting with the Ministers and bureaucrats here.
Yediyurappa said that there are demands from various quarters to extend the lockdown but as of now his government is in no hurry to think on lines of extending the lockdown, the decision on which, however, can be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown s end.
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