New coronavirus pressure has prompted Karnataka authorities to impose an evening curfew.
Bengaluru:
Amid world fears over the brand new mutant pressure of coronavirus, an evening curfew has been introduced in Karnataka – between 10 PM to six AM – until January 2. Karnataka has change into the second state after Maharashtra to announce new restrictions this week as concern grows over the brand new pressure, which is believed to be 70 per cent extra infectious. It was first reported in the UK.
All passengers coming from the UK must endure COVID-19 RT-PCR checks inside 72 hours, the state authorities has stated.
“In view of the brand new pressure of coronavirus, it has been determined to impose (a) night time curfew from immediately to January 2 between 10 PM to six AM. I request everybody to cooperate,” Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa stated immediately.
“This (night time curfew) has been executed to forestall and comprise the coronavirus pressure discovered within the UK. We’re additionally monitoring worldwide passengers arriving within the state,” Karnataka Well being Minister Dr Ok Sudhakar stated, including that there is no ban on inter-state journey.
The brand new restrictions are more likely to cloud the Christmas and New 12 months celebrations. “Between December 23 and January 2, no occasion or festive celebration is allowed to happen after 10 pm. It applies to each type of occasion,” Dr Ok Sudhakar instructed reporters immediately when he was requested if Christmas celebrations can be allowed on Friday.