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Covid-19: This state lifts weekend curfew

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Covid-19: This state lifts weekend curfew
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Providing major relief to citizens and businesses, this state government on Friday decided to lift the weekend curfew that was imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections. The Karnataka government has announced that the weekend curfew will be lifted with immediate effect, however other restrictions on the movement during night and occupancy will remain in place across the state. The relaxations, according to R Ashok, Karnataka's Revenue Minister, would take effect this weekend.
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publive-image “Weekend curfew has been removed. But if the hospitalisation rate increases above 5%, then these restrictions are likely to return,” Ashok said. Also Read | Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial The chief minister of the state, Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting with experts, cabinet ministers and other senior officials on Friday to review all existing restrictions that came into effect shortly after Christmas last year. publive-image The decision to provide relaxation comes after the state's business community voiced outrage and concerns over the mounting losses caused by the curbs, which had adversely impacted lives and livelihoods. Though there were differing views on imposing different restrictions in different parts of the state based on the positive rate, Ashok stated that the panel decided to treat Karnataka as a unit. Thus same rules and restrictions will be applied across the state. publive-image According to the minister, there were around 2.93 lakh active cases and over 2.86 lakh people in home isolation as of January 20. He further informed that there were 5,333 people infected with Covid-19 in hospitals, with 340 in the intensive care unit and only 127 needed oxygen. Protests, fairs, rallies, and other large-scale gatherings, according to Ashok, would continue to be prohibited. Also Read | 'Bat Out Of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dies -PTC News-
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