Dusk-dawn curfew in Mysuru from tomorrow

Mysuru: Revising curfew timings in Mysuru, district minister S T Somashekar on Wednesday announced that it would be a dusk-dawn curfew in Mysuru from Friday.
City police had imposed a curfew between 8 pm and 5 am starting from Monday, while the minister, after holding a review meeting with the authorities, at his new office here, disclosed that it has been decided to advance the curfew timings from 6 pm to 6 am starting July 3.
The new regulation will be implemented strictly, and those in violation will be penalised. This is aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the number of positive cases is increasing day by day. Individuals with influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), too are testing positive.
Traders at the agriculture produce market committee and vegetable and fruit vendors too will be screened regularly, because of the large gatherings at the venue every day. Police personnel aged 55 and above, having any symptoms of the illness, too will be subjected to screening, and if necessary, tested for the novel coronavirus.
People not wearing masks in Mysuru city will be fined Rs 200 and Rs 100 in rural Mysuru, the minister said. If necessary, fines will be imposed on those not maintaining social distancing.
Curfew on Sunday
City police have announced that there will be a lockdown clamped on every Sunday, starting from July 5 to August 2. Except for emergency services, no business or shops are allowed to open, and the movement of the public is restricted throughout the day.
ASHA workers to get assistance in a fortnight
Cooperation minister S T Somashekar on Wednesday said all ASHA workers will get financial assistance within 15 days. Even workers in rural areas will receive benefits. The minister refuted the allegation that rural ASHA workers have been counted out, and said that within a fortnight, all 42,685 ASHA workers will get financial help .