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Bengaluru, Jan 21 (PTI) In a respite to citizens and businesses, the Karnataka government on Friday decided to lift week-end curfew that was in place aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 infections.
However, the night curfew between 10PM to 5AM everyday, and all other COVID curbs including 50 per cent capacity in restaurants and other places will continue.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today held a meeting with experts, and senior Ministers and officials of his government to assess the COVID-19 situation in the state and curbs that were put in place to control its spread.
"The week-end curfew on Saturday and Sunday is being lifted.
This decision has been taken based on the experts" report and it is subject to conditions.
Now the rate of hospitalization is about 5 per cent, in case it increases we will re-impose week-end curfew," Revenue Minister R Ashoka said.