Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa recently warned the state of strict measures in the view of surging Covid-19 cases. On Tuesday, the CM announced that there is no question of imposing a lockdown presently.
Mr Yediyurappa will chair an all-party meet regarding the coronavirus situation in the state on 18 April.
“Have called all-party meeting on April 18 regarding COVID situation here. No question of lockdown right now. Technical advisory committee has said that positive cases will increase here till May 2 hence people must abide by COVID appropriate behaviour”, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Tuesday, reported news agency ANI.
Have called all-party meeting on April 18 regarding COVID situation here. No question of lockdown right now. Technical advisory committee has said that positive cases will increase here till May 2 hence people must abide by COVID appropriate behaviour: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa pic.twitter.com/lH2mCguYh9
— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2021
Karnataka is among 10 states that have shown a steep rise in the daily coronavirus cases, according to the Union Health Ministry.
On Monday, the Karnataka Chief Minister reacted to the queries on the growing coronavirus cases in the state – breaching 10,000 cases on Sunday, he said the Prime Minister had also spoken to him about the measures taken by his government.
Indian states continue to see a number of restrictions being imposed to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus across the nation. Meanwhile, Bengaluru and six other cities in Karnataka have also adopted guidelines – similar to neighbouring states – imposing a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am.
The curfew will be in place till 20 April in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru and Udupi-Manipal.
