The relaxation for shopping groceries, vegetables and other essentials is between 6am and 10am(Representative image)
BENGALURU: The state government is expected to unlock economic activities in a phased manner from June 14 as the Covid-19 positivity rate has been falling in Bengaluru and some other districts and is soon expected to go below 5%.
Revenue minister R Ashoka, who is a member of the state’s Covid task force, indicated on Wednesday that the state is looking at four or five phases in select districts. “Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind, we have decided not to lift lockdown restrictions at one go,” Ashoka said as the state recorded 10,959 positive cases on Wednesday, and 2,395 of the cases were in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday indicated that the state may go for unlocking in four to five phases after June 14, as the COVID-19 induced lockdown comes to an end. Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar and I have held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister in this regard, Ashoka said. Speaking to reporters here he said, lockdown will be relaxed in phases, most probably it may be done in four to five phases.
Karnataka may go for unlock in 4 to 5 phases, says Minister Ashoka
We will also have to keep in mind the rise in positive cases as we unlock, he added.
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Minister R Ashok going through the ‘Bubble CPAP’ a non-invasive ventilation for newborns with infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) displayed at the workshop in Bengaluru. (Photo | Shriram B N) By PTI
BENGALURU: Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday indicated that the state may go for unlocking in four to five phases after June 14, as the COVID-19 induced lockdown comes to an end. Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar and I have held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister in this regard, Ashoka said.
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Updated Jun 9, 2021, 1:42 pm IST
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A marshal checks the passes of motorists during COVID lockdown, in Bengaluru. (PTI)
Bengaluru: Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday indicated that the state may go for unlocking in four to five phases after June 14, as the COVID-19 induced lockdown comes to an end. Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go.