The Karnataka government has extended the state-wide lockdown or restrictions till June 7. The lockdown in the state was announced first on April 28 and is in place till May 24. The government has now decided to extend the lockdown by another two weeks and the lockdown in Karnataka will be in force till 6 am on June 7. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the decision has been taken after a meeting with officials and ministers.
“We had a meeting with senior officials and ministers. We have taken a decision on lockdown. We had strict restrictions till May 24. As per the opinion of experts, we are extending the strict restrictions till June 7 at 6 am,” he said. The CM added that there are no changes in the restrictions but noted that people were not following the lockdown norms and has allowed the police authorities to take action against the violators.
"The public were violating norms and stepping out despite the curfew for unimportant things. It is crucial people follow the norms or strict action will be initiated against violators," the Chief Minister told the media.
Public transportation, including RTC buses and Bangalore Metro services, will continue to remain prohibited except for emergencies, like getting vaccinated or for the movement of those employed in essential services. Shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish, and animal fodder shall be allowed to function from 6 am to 10 am.
Only scheduled flights and trains will continue to operate during this period. Flight and train tickets shall serve as the passes for movement of persons by personal vehicles/taxis/cab aggregators/auto rickshaws to board flight and trains.
The #Karnataka government extended the statewide lockdown to contain the spread of #Covid_19 till June 7, 6 am informed Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Hence, the lockdown restrictions will be in place across the state till June 7. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/8BksS89qnQ
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Hotels, restaurants, and hospitality services, except those meant for housing health/police/ Government officials/ healthcare workers/stranded persons including tourists, quarantine facility and Step Down Hospitals are prohibited. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries shall be permitted to operate kitchens for takeaway/home delivery of food items only. No vehicles will be allowed to be used by persons for taking parcels/takeaway. Only movement by walk is allowed for this purpose. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries can use vehicles for home delivery.
For more details on what is allowed and what remains prohibited, read all Karnataka lockdown details.