Decision on lockdown extension in state on June 5: CM Yediyurappa


Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday said that the decision on whether to extend the lockdown in the state or not would be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown's end.

"No decision has been taken yet in terms of extending the lockdown in the state in view of the improving Covid recovery rate," the CM said after holding a meeting with the Ministers and bureaucrats here.

Yediyurappa said that there are demands from various quarters to extend the lockdown but as of now his government is in no hurry to think on lines of extending the lockdown, the decision on which, however, can be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown's end.

He recalled that the lockdown-like restrictions were imposed for two weeks on public movement on April 27. While it was supposed to end on May 10, experts had insisted to impose lockdown from May 10 to 24, which was later extended till June 7.

The CM said that in view of public health and the suggestions of the experts, the restrictions can be extended or ended but ending lockdowns like this certainly need the people's cooperation.

"Without people's support it would be difficult for any government to implement any of its decisions," he said and added that he wanted to appeal to the people to abide by the Covid appropriate behaviour of wearing masks, maintaining hygiene and social distancing in public places.

Yediyurappa added that there are very few of them (public representatives) who have complained of no drugs for the treatment of black fungus (mucormycosis) infections that have become prevalent after the Covid second wave hit hard across the country.

"We are constantly in touch with Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. We will have sufficient drugs at the earliest," the CM said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister C. N. Ashwath Narayan said that around 75,000 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B, the drug for the treatment of black fungus infection, have been ordered for the state.

 

 

 

  

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Sat, May 29 2021

    I am of this opinion that whatever our Hon C M does in consultation with his close learned " Advisers "must be good for the people that he is caring for. We should give him ' proper support ' and a free hand to attend to his way of doing his 'onerous duties ' in the interest of his people. May our Almighty Guide and Protect him in his task ! God Bless !!

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  • Melroyferns, Ujjodi

    Sun, May 30 2021

    Free hand was given that is the reason we are at this stage now.

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  • Jessy, Mlore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Picture abhi bakhi hai

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  • Jagadeesh Kukkaje, Mangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    People already lost expectations from this government ...

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  • nayak, mangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    what is ur expectation???

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  • Shivam, Udupi

    Sat, May 29 2021

    By any means please do not do any relaxation a bit. Tommorow things become worst same people wont dare even to blame government completely. In karnataka cases are still there even spreaded to villages. Until and unless things become smooth let it be lockdown extended upto end of June. Do these people did any cooperation. Only spreaded hatredness spitting venom disturbing work and giving false information. Now they shout unlock..misery to middle class people.

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  • Hegde, Bangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Most crucial with COVID norms / discipline Vaccine program .. mass program to done with max speed Beg Borrow Steal. Arrange vaccines

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  • Hegde, Bangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    As mentioned the overall guidelines Mask .. social distance .. wash hands regularly.. sanitiser .. Avoid closed places All problems are happening because of Public gatherings.. mainly religious whichever.. religions Elections .. political rallies .. religious heads gatherings Big marriages associated functions Crowded parties Even if full June there is lockdown and after opening July strict COVID behaviour not adopted then again around August expect another lockdown

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  • Hegde, Bangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    As the CM has rightly suggested apply all COVID discipline .. and open businesses / income generating activities..accordingly By June 5 th or 7 th The lockdown and survival will not go hand in hand .. Many essential services factories .. big ..working because they maintain discipline same yardstick for others

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  • Manohar, Mangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Not extend lockdown, lots of poor people suffering badly. Keep only some restrictions.

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Francis Lewis, Sastan, What a mind-blowing comment? I hope the people on top will understand the plight of the working class.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Sat, May 29 2021

    I know I'm sounding a little rude but Lockdown should continue till New Infections are Stopped ...

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Sat, May 29 2021

    This Govt has no capacity to provide vaccination! Now keep extending the lockdown till Dec 31, that is the only thing these useless people can do!

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  • Roshan, Udupi

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Why trouble people with slow decision-making ?. Tell the truth, your time pass is costing us at lot. U'll get everything for free, we have to pay from our pocket. Let one person speak on behalf of the govt. not every minister, leader, mla and mp.

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  • Shivam, Udupi

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Suspense aur Thrill hai..unke announcement mein. Wait will let you know within a few days. Untha kya jaldi. Aapne toh congress ko vote daal tha na.

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Roshan, Udupi, Your comments make sense and I know how you like others are going through.

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Arre, bhaiji pleeease!!!! *Folding hands*

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  • John Louis Cunha, Bondel/Bangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Immunity beats this virus in 99% of the population. only 1% of the population virus creates minor to major problems. 1% means 1.39 crores. Identify that 1% and vaccinate them. one week is enough. end lockdown immediately. vaccinate that 1% on priority.

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  • Francis Lewis, Sastan

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Mr. CM, BSY kindly think twice before taking any decision as the middle class people don't have job and money for survival.

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  • Sunil Kumar, Mangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    Middle class family saither

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