Lockdown to continue in 11 Karnataka districts, some relaxations for Bengaluru

Current restrictions will continue in all 11 districts with high positivity rate till 6am on June 21, in the rest of the districts some of the restrictions have been relaxed. However, concerned Deputy Commissioners and District in-charge Ministers can take a call to impose more restrictions in their districts. 

The Karnataka government headed by BS Yediyurappa took the decision based on suggestions made by the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee, consisting of experts.

In districts with high positivity rate- Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Davangere, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, Belagavi and in Kodagu- there will be no changes in the current guidelines. The relaxation in lockdown measures will be in place from 6 AM on June 14 to 6 AM on June 21.

All industries across Karnataka have been permitted to operate with 50 per cent staff strength, but garment industries can operate with 30 per cent staff strength. Shops selling essential goods have been permitted to operate till 2 PM by extending their duration from 10 AM earlier; also all construction activities will be permitted, and shops needed for construction activities like cement, steel among others have also been allowed to open. 

Parks will be opened from 5 AM to 10 AM for walkers, street vendors can do their business from 6 AM to 2 PM.

Auto and taxis are allowed to ply with maximum two passengers. 

For now, the KSRTC buses have not been permitted by the government to operate in Karnataka. Important departments of the government can operate with 50 per cent staff. Hotels and restaurants will continue to do parcel service and bars will be open for takeaways till 2 PM.