10-day night curfew in Karnataka

Omicron alarming!


A 10 day night curfew has been imposed in the Karnataka state. With the rise in omicron cases, the state government is taking their respective decision to curb the spread of the virus.

 

According to the statement given by Dr, K Sudhakar said, "From December 28 onwards, for 10 days ( till January 7 morning) to begin with, We would like to observe by calling a night curfew, from night 10 p.m. to the next morning 5 a.m…So there won't be any activities post 10 p.m. during these days." Adding more it said, "There will be no functions or parties in the external premises especially for those celebrating DJ's and large gatherings; they have been completely banned in Karnataka."

 

According to an official statement it said during the night curfew movement of individuals will remain strictly prohibited except for essential activities patients and their attendants, industries, and companies requiring night operations, the vehicle carrying goods, bus, train, metro, air travel, home delivery, and e-commerce among others people working on night shifts will be allowed to move during the curfew with a valid ID card.

 

The movement of passengers for travel through trains, buses, and flights will be allowed on displaying valid travel documents or tickets.

 

Karnataka carries 31 cases of the Covid-19 led New Variant Omicron in the state. 15 patients have been recovered so far cases are alarming throughout the country for which the state government are implementing guidelines and restrictions in the state.

 

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