Bengaluru: Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has banned massive gatherings at public features and marriage ceremony ceremonies throughout the state. As per the sooner guideline, over 500 individuals had been allowed to attend social occasions together with weddings and 100 for different congregations in closed areas whereas sustaining social distancing protocols.
The state well being secretary, Jawaid Akhtar on Friday (March 12) introduced that the gathering of individuals at such occasions will now be restricted to 200 from 500.
“Only 50 people will be allowed at birthday parties in closed space or death ceremonies like cremations or burials. If they are held in open spaces, 100 people can be allowed with social distancing and wearing masks,” learn the round.
The state well being secretary’s round comes a day after the state reported two extra cases with South African pressure in Ballari metropolis. Both the people who examined optimistic of the South African pressure got here from Dubai final week.
The officers disclosed that each the people are present process remedy in the COVID-19 facility in the state after they developed signs.
The first COVID-19 optimistic case with South Africa pressure in the state was discovered in Shivamogga on March 10.
Additionally, the Karnataka government on Wednesday had banned all late-night events at star motels and eating places throughout the state to curb the Coronavirus surge.
“All star hotels and restaurants across the state have been directed to stop late-night parties from Thursday to prevent them from turning into super-spreaders of the pandemic,” state well being minister Ok. Sudhakar mentioned.
Meanwhile, Karnataka reported 833 new COVID-19 cases and 5 fatalities in the final 24 hours. The complete tally of COVID-19 caseload stands at 9.58 lakh and demise toll at 12,386. Bengaluru accounts for 526 infections, the Health division mentioned in a bulletin.
