Screening, surveillance and tele-monitoring for certain international arrivals have been instructed as per the recommendations of the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in Karnataka.
Amid rising Covid cases and several government restrictions in place, Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti, who was seen without wearing a mask at a public event, refused to do so claiming that PM Modi had said "it is individual's responsibility".
Five Congress leaders have tested positive and FIRs have been filed against more than 60 leaders on day five of a controversial padayatra or march that continues despite rising Covid cases.
Covid Restrictions: Karnataka Bans New Year Celebrations: Considering the Omicron variant and the rise in the new cases, the government of Karnataka announced that mass gatherings and parties will not be permitted in the state from December 30th till January 2nd.