Karnataka announces 14-day lockdown amid COVID-19 surge

Bengaluru, April 26: Karnataka government on Monday announced a 14-day lockdown amid COVID-19 surge. The complete lockdown in state will come into effect from tomorrow 9 pm to 10 May.

The public were allowed to purchase essential items like milk, groceries and vegetables, among others between 6-10 am. After 10 am shops will close.

During the 2 week lockdown, movement of public transport including KSRTC, Metro to remain shut while markets, schools, and other establishment have been closed.

However, garments, construction, manufacturing and agriculture sectors allowed.