Rumors come to an end with the night curfew

On Wednesday, the Karnataka government announced a night curfew between December 24 and January 2 in view of the new strain of the new coronavirus.

A night curfew has been imposed in the state according to suggestions from the technical advisory committee, the health minister said. K Sudhakar.

He held a meeting with members of the technical advisory committee and later with Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who announced the night curfew.

Individual circulation is prohibited between 23:00 and 05:00 for eight days.

However, there are no restrictions on the movement of freight carriers and emergency services, including the operation of taxis and rickshaws to pick up and drop off passengers at bus stops, train stations or the airport, according to an order issued. by the Chief Secretary TM Vijay bhaskar.

Announcing the nightly curfew earlier, the CM said that it will take effect from Wednesday, between 10 pm and 6 am.

The government subsequently amended the order restricting the night curfew for just eight hours, starting Thursday night.

Schools, transportation will remain open

Yediyurappa said that schools will start from January 1, 2021.

“There are no changes as of now. If there are any, we will make a decision after reviewing the situation in about two to three days, ” he said.

Negative report of Covid-19 essential

Department of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for all international passengers to obtain a negative covid-19 certificate 72 hours before their departure. Otherwise, they will be subject to RT-PCR test at the airport entrances in Bengaluru and Mangaluru International Airport, in addition to Mangaluru and Karwar seaport, ” the statement said.

Industries and factories are allowed to operate under existing standards if they need to operate 24 hours a day. Otherwise, on night shifts, only 50% of staff should be able to enter offices to ensure a safe physical distance.

What is allowed and what is not

• The movement of people will remain strictly prohibited between 11 pm and 5 am, except for essential services.
• There is no restriction on the movement of all types of vehicles or freight carriers, including empty vehicles.
• All industries, businesses or organizations that require night operations will be allowed to operate with 50 percent staff. The movement of employees of said organizations will be allowed by presenting a valid identification card issued by their respective organization.
• Industries and factories that require 24/7 operations will be allowed to operate without restrictions.
• The movement of long-distance night buses, train services and air services is allowed.
• Taxis and cars are allowed to move back and forth to drop off and pick up people to and from bus stops, railway stations and airports.