The lockdown is already in force across Karnataka till June 7 to contain the spread of novel coronavirus infection. (Representative image)

The Kalaburagi district of Karnataka will impose a complete three-day lockdown starting May 27 to break the chain of infections as coronavirus cases continue to surge.

Only essential goods and services will be available during the restrictions that will begin at 6 am on May 27 and continue till 6 am on May 30, Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jyothsna said.

The strict lockdown will be implemented in the district for three days from May 27th 6am to May 30th 6am. The lockdown will restrict everything except essential goods and services: Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi (Karnataka)#COVID19

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2021

A lockdown is already in force across the state till June 7. Karnataka recorded 22,758 new COVID-19 cases and 588 more deaths on May 25, taking the caseload to above 24.72 lakh, while the death toll to 26,399, the state health department said.

As of May 25 evening, a total of 24,72,973 cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 26,399 deaths and 20,22,172 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.

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COVID-19 Second Wave: Karnataka's Kalaburagi district to impose 3-day lockdown from May 27

The restrictions will begin at 6 am on May 27 and continue till 6 am on May 30, Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jyothsna has said.

The lockdown is already in force across Karnataka till June 7 to contain the spread of novel coronavirus infection. (Representative image)

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