New COVID-19 strain in UK: Karnataka imposes night curfew from December 23 till January 2

The night curfew has been done to prevent and contain the new coronavirus strain found in Britain.

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December 23, 2020 / 02:11 PM IST

Karntaka CM BS Yediyurappa (Image: Twitter @BSYBJP)

The Karnataka government has imposed night curfew across the state from December 23 till January 2, 2021 over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus spreading in the United Kingdom, announced Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

The Chief Minister made the announcement following a meeting with Health Minister K Sudhakar, members of the state Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for COVID-19 and senior officials.

Addressing reporters, he said, "In view of the new strain of the COVID-19 virus and as per the advice of the Government of India and Technical Advisory Committee, it is decided to impose night curfew from today till January 2, 2021 between 10 pm and 6 am."

"It will be applicable for the entire state.. I request all public to cooperate to prevent and contain the new COVID-19 strain," said BSY.

Earlier in the day, Sudhakar held a detailed discussion with the TAC members consisting of senior health experts in the state.

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