Bengaluru:  Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said, Covid-induced lockdown would continue, till June 21, in 11 districts where positivity rate continues to be high. "The extended lockdown will continue in districts which still have a high positivity rate," he told before media after a meeting with ministers, health experts and officials here.

The 11 districts where the lockdown will continue for another week from June 14 to June 21 are Bengaluru Rural, Belagavi, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Davangere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru, and Shivamogga.These districts have been registering over 15 percent positive cases since the pandemic's second wave struck the tate in early April. The relaxation will allow autos and taxis to operate with two passengers in these 19 districts.

"Lockdown will be partially relaxed till June 21 in the remaining 19 districts, including Bengaluru Urban and Managaluru where the positivity rate has declined substantially," said the Chief Minister. "Essential shopping will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parks will be open for walking from 5-10 a.m. Street vendors can do business from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.," said Yediyurappa. All industries will be allowed to function with 50 percent staff, while garment units will function with 30 percent employees.

"Night curfew from 7 p.m. till 5 a.m. will be in place, while weekend curfew from Friday to Monday will be from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.," he said.

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