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Fresh restrictions were imposed by the Karnataka government across the state as nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases were added on Thursday in the highest spike in months.
Fresh restrictions were imposed by the Karnataka government across the state as nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases were added on Thursday in the highest spike in months.
The government has brought back 50 percent capacity restrictions at theatres, restaurants and pubs in Bengaluru, Mysuru and some other regions which have turned into hotspots.
Here are the new guidelines in Karnataka:
Classes 6 to 9 shall be suspended.
Classes 10, 11 &12 can continue in the existing mode. However, attendance at these classes in person is not mandatory.
Classes of higher & professional courses shall be suspended, except classes due for Board/University examinations and of Health Sciences.
Boarding schools and residential hostels shall be closed, except for the students of classes 10, 11, 12 and for students of higher and professional courses appearing in Board/University examination and Health Sciences.
In apartment complexes, the common facilities like gym, party hall, clubhouse, swimming pool, etc shall remain closed.
Gym and Swimming Pools shall remain closed.
Rallies, dharnas, etc for any reason shall be prohibited.
Number of persons in public transport, shall not exceed the seating capacity.
In Cinema Halls, alternate seating subject to a maximum of 50% seating capacity only shall be allowed in the districts of Bengaluru Urban & Rural including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Dharwad.
In the districts of Bengaluru Urban & Rural including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Hubali-Dharwad.
The number of customers in pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants shall not exceed 50% of the capacity.
Strict COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB) like ensuring wearing of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitizer/hand wash shall be enforced. If there is any violation in Pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants, the facility shall be closed till the COVID epidemic is over.
In shopping malls, closed markets, departmental stores, etc strict enforcement of Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB) I like ensuring wearing of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitizer/hand wash shall be enforced. If there is any violation, the facility shall be closed till the covid epidemic is over.
The restrictions on public gatherings and congregations during religious festivals and jathras/fairs shall continue.
The number of persons permitted for different activities will continue as per the Circular issued on 12-3-2021
The existing regulations/orders regarding the wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing in public places shall be strictly implemented by the Police authorities and local body.(Edited by : Abhishek Jha)
