Karnataka unlock: Bars to open, public transport to function in full capability from July 5

In a step in the direction of additional unlocking the state, Karnataka authorities on Saturday introduced a slew of relaxations to Covid restrictions together with opening of bars and operation of public transport in full capability which can come into impact from Monday (July 5).
Following a gathering with cabinet ministers, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated whereas colleges, schools, theatres and cinema halls, bars shall be allowed to open from Monday. According to the brand new pointers, all eating places, malls and personal places of work, can even open with full capability. However, pubs shall be allowed to supply solely take away service.

Public transport shall be allowed to function in full seating capability, as an alternative of the earlier 50 per cent rule, the chief minister stated. Among the opposite key measures, the federal government has lifted the weekend curfew that’s in place for the final two weeks and lower quick the evening curfew timing from 9 pm to five am, instead of the present 7 pm to five am period. “The movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 9 pm to 5 am, except for essential activities,” the brand new pointers stated.
For particular person districts reminiscent of Kodagu, the place the check positivity charge stays above 5 per cent, the district authorities will take resolve on eradicating curbs, Yediyurappa stated.
“A separate decision will be taken regarding the opening of schools,” he added.
All political, sports activities, leisure, tutorial, cultural, non secular features and different gatherings and enormous congregations will nevertheless stay prohibited within the state. Only marriages or household features shall be permitted with “not more than 100 people” and Covid-19 applicable behaviour, stated the rules issued by the federal government.
According to a round issued by Chief Secretary P Ravikumar on Saturday, particular surveillance measures for arrivals from Maharashtra and Kerala will proceed to be part of efforts to regulate the unfold of the Delta-plus variant of the virus.