Karnataka lockdown extended till 14 June to break Covid chain, announces CM Yediyurappa

The BS Yediyurappa government in Karnataka on Thursday extended the lockdown by another week till 14 June as the positivity rate remains high in the state and the second wave of Covid-19 has spread to rural areas as well. The Covid-related restrictions in the state will be in force till 6 am on 14 June, CM Yediyurappa has said. The state is currently under lockdown till 7 June. "We had earlier announced stringent restrictions from 24 May to 7 June to contain the spread of coronavirus. Though the infections have reduced, the spread of the disease is still on," CM Yediyurappa said at a press conference. "It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till 14 June morning," he added."We had earlier announced stringent restrictions from 24 May to 7 June to contain the spread of coronavirus. Though the infections have reduced, the spread of the disease is still on," CM Yediyurappa said at a press conference. "It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till 14 June morning," he added. The Karnataka CM had earlier hinted that strict measures will continue as, he said, the coronavirus has not completely come under control in the state and cases are still high in rural parts. The CM, however, had indicated that relaxations may be given to certain sectors, as he announced that export-oriented businesses will be allowed to operate from today.