Karnataka lockdown: Covid-19 restrictions FAQs

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I’m a registered Karnataka pharmacist working at a medical shop from 8am to 10pm. Can I travel without a government pass? I have my registered ID from the Pharmacy Council of Karnataka.
Yes, you can travel with your ID proof.
Can I go cycling after 6am for exercise purpose? I usually go alone and with a mask on.
No. People can step out between 6am and 10am only to purchase essentials. I have a vaccination appointment in another district.
Can I travel with an appointment confirmation?
Yes, you can. Please carry relevant medical documents.
I have a sweetmeat shop. Can I open from 7am to 10am?
No. Only shops selling essentials are permitted to open between 6am and 10am.
Do managers working for RWAs come under essential services?
No. They don’t.
I am a medical gas service engineer and need to travel to other districts for medical gas services. Am I allowed to travel? I have my ID.
Yes, you can. Since your service comes under medical essentials, movement is allowed. Please carry ID card.
I have biometric appointment for work permit visa on May 12. I have to use the vehicle to go there as the visa office is 10km from my residence. Can I go?
Yes, you can. Please carry relevant documents.
My wife and daughter are flying back to Bengaluru from Lucknow. Can I pick them up from the airport to avoid public transport?
Yes, you can. Please carry a hard or soft copy of their air tickets. I have an aquarium shop. I have fish and aquatic plants, which need regular maintenance and feeding.
Can I go to my shop for a couple of hours?
Yes, you can. But you need to carry relevant documents of your business, establishing the purpose of your coming out.
My dad passed away on May 2, and his 11th day rituals are on May 12. Can we travel from Koramangala to Thyagarajanagar to perform the same?
Yes, you can. Please carry relevant documents; only five people are allowed to participate in the ceremony.
We have a shop of printing materials like offset printing ink, offset plates and chemicals. Can we supply to printing presses?
No, you cannot since these commodities are not essentials.
Due to unavailability of second dose of Covaxin for 45+ in Bengaluru, I’ve booked a slot for the same at the govt hospital in Tumakuru. Are we allowed to travel to the vaccination centre?
Yes, you can. The government has allowed people to move around for medical and health purposes. Please carry relevant medical documents, including letter or message of confirmation of vaccination.
My wife is pregnant and is in her 1st trimester. She is advised to take injections every week. Will I be able to drive her to the clinic?
Yes, you can. Government has allowed people to move around for medical and health purposes. Please carry relevant medical documents.
We are manufacturers of incense sticks. Can we open during this lockdown?
No, you cannot. Your business is not listed under essentials.