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Amidst continuous spike in Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru, Karnataka Government declared a week long complete lockdown from July 14 to July 22 in the whole city.
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Amidst continuous spike in Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru, Karnataka Government declared a week-long complete lockdown from July 14 to July 22 in the whole city.
Lockdown restrictions will be in place from 8 pm July 14 (Tuesday) till 5 am on July 22, chief minister BS Yediyurappa announced.
“Considering the suggestions from experts to curb the increasing number of Covid cases, the government has decided to implement complete lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Rural Districts for 7 days starting 8 PM on Tuesday, 14th July.
Detailed guidelines will be released on Monday,” he tweeted.
Essential services will be available during the lockdown period, the CM clarified. “All essential services including supply of milk, vegetables, fruits, medicines and groceries will continue uninterrupted.
I appeal to people to cooperate with the government, follow all guidelines, take all precautionary steps and help us contain the pandemic,” he said.
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