Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government on Friday issued a new set of COVID-19 guidelines to slow the spread of the virus in the state.
According to the notification issued by the state government, in the Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Hubali-Dharwad, the number of customers in pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants should not exceed 50% of capacity.
In movie theaters, alternate seating will only be allowed subject to a maximum of 50% of seating capacity in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Dharwad.
In shopping centers, closed markets, department stores, etc., the Appropriate Behavior (CAB) of COVID will be strictly enforced, such as ensuring the use of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitizer. “
The state government also suspended classes from 6 to 9. Gyms and swimming pools will remain closed. Rallies and dharnas have been banned.
Karnataka reported 4,991 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total count to 10,06,229. 1,631 people have been discharged in that period.
With 9,59,400 cases discharged in total, the state reported six deaths from the virus in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the total number of active cases in the state amounts to 34,219.
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