Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, May 21: Covid pandemic has been causing mayhem for over a year in the state now. The second wave has crippled the state as the death toll and hospitalization of people continues to increase. It is almost certain, in the wake of the present situation, that the lockdown will be extended in Karnataka by two more weeks.

A meeting with regards to the present Covid related situation in the state was held on Friday, May 21 at Vidhana Soudha. All the high-level officials who participated in the meeting have unanimously agreed to extend the lockdown.

Officials of the disaster management committee of the state have made a serious assessment of the situation and have exerted pressure on the state government to extend the lockdown by 15 more days with the hope to contain the spread of the infection.

CM Yediyurappa (file photo)

Experts feel that people living in city areas feel anxious when the lockdown will be withdrawn. The infection which has soared in rural areas might enter city areas again as people from rural areas will migrate to city areas in search of employment if lockdown is revoked.

Chief secretary Ravikumar has informed the high-level officers that he will appraise these points to CM and it is almost certain that the lockdown will be extended till June 7.

Ravikumar is going to discuss the inputs given by the high-level committee with the CM on the evening of Friday, May 21 and a final decision will be arrived at after considering the pros and cons of extending the lockdown.