Karnataka has joined a protracted line of states which have declared curfew on nights and weekends.
Karnataka has joined a protracted line of states which have declared curfew on nights and weekends to place brakes on the unchecked progress of coronavirus.
Karnataka — whose Covid numbers have been spiralling with a positivity charge above 12 per cent — took the onerous measure after Chief Minister BS Yedyurappa examined constructive for Covid for a second time.
From hospital, the Chief Minister held an all-party digital assembly yesterday to determine on the best way ahead for the state.
Telangana has already introduced evening curfew and Uttar Pradesh ordered a weekend lockdown. States that led the nation in these have opted for — or are considering — stronger measures.
Delhi grew to become the primary to declare a week-long lockdown yesterday. It was adopted by Jharkhand.
Maharashtra has indicated that it’d take an identical step quickly. Its well being minister Rajesh Tope stated the state cupboard favours a “strict lockdown” and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is more likely to make an announcement on this regard on Wednesday.
In an tackle to the nation this night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that full, nationwide lockdown isn’t an choice as of now.
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