Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Jul 21: “There is a possibility of extending the current lockdown that ends at 5 am on July 23 after substantial increase in coronavirus cases in Dakshina Kannada district. In the circumstances, a decision in this connection will be taken by Wednesday,” said district in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.
“The matter will be discussed with officials and elected representatives in the district on Tuesday evening, July 21 and a decision on lockdown will be taken after speaking to the chief minister (CM) on Wednesday.
Kota Srinivas Poojary
“On one side we hear that lockdown is not the only solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On the other side, elected representatives and people are urging to extend the lockdown for another 14 days,” he said.
“As there is no decrease in the number of cases even after seven days of lockdown, a decision on extending lockdown will be taken after necessary discussions,” said the minister.