Karnataka CM rules out lockdown, but bans protests; school, colleges remain open

With surging COVID-19 instances, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa mentioned on Monday the federal government has determined to ban all types of protests within the state for 15 days from as we speak, as he dominated out any lockdown for now. Asking individuals to cooperate by carrying face masks and sustaining social distancing, he mentioned officers have been instructed to take strict measures in opposition to these not carrying masks from tomorrow itself.

The Chief Minister as we speak reviewed the COVID state of affairs in Bengaluru metropolis and different necessary districts together with senior ministers and officers of his authorities.

“COVID cases are rising in Bengaluru at an alarming rate, which is a cause of concern.Daily average cases are around 1,377 and positive cases are 16,921 in the last 14 days,” Yediyurappa mentioned.

Speaking to reporters after the assembly, he mentioned tracing, testing and remedy is being strengthened. 

“In order to contain the disease, I appeal to the public to observe proper COVID restrictions and avoid crowding, otherwise it will become extremely difficult to bring the situation under control,” he warned. 

Health Minister Ok Sudhakar, Revenue Minister R Ashoka, Education Minister Suresh Kumar have been among the many ministers current on the assembly along with prime officers. Neighbouring Maharashtra was witnessing greater than 40,000 instances on a regular basis, whereas in Karnataka it’s now about 3,000 and about 2,000 in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister mentioned.

Ruling out closure of faculties and colleges for now, in response to a query, he mentioned no gathering of individuals within the title of protests and demonstrations can be allowed within the state for 15 days, and strict measures can be taken with regard to marriages and occasions fof following the rules by way of variety of individuals attending. 

Regarding the by-election associated rallies, he mentioned “we will not allow big gatherings, and strict instructions will be given in this regard soon.”

Noting that infections have been reported extra within the age group of 20-40, Yediyurappa mentioned “mortality rate is low and and most of those cases are 60 years and above group.” He mentioned, upto 60,000 assessments have been being completed in Bengaluru metropolis, and 6.61 lakh individuals have been vaccinated within the metropolis. Sufficient hospital beds have been out there,the Chief Minister mentioned.

COVID care centres with 100 beds every have been arrange at HAL and Haj Bhavan and a 250-bed centre additionally will begin operations from April 5 at Koramangala indoor stadium within the metropolis. In addition, personal hospitals have been requested to be ready to order beds for COVID sufferers. Stating that there was no scarcity of funds for COVID administration,Yediyurappa mentioned Rs 150 crore has already been launched and if required, extra funds can be launched.

“It is a relief that the COVID numbers are low in slums, but it is increasing in apartments, and special vaccination drives are being planned for apartments,” he mentioned.

Instructions can be given to regulate events or occasions there, the Chief Minister added. He mentioned the Leader of Opposition within the state meeting Siddaramaiah has written to him on containing the second wave of COVID-19 in a scientific method and by not imposing any lockdown that will influence regular life and it was additionally mentioned in as we speak’s assembly. 

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