The Covid lockdown in Karnataka has been extended by one week. All the existing restrictions will remain in place till 6 am on June 14 in order to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
No relaxation of curbs has been announced. The government will only ease restrictions once the case positivity rate in the state goes below 5 per cent.
FINANCIAL PACKAGE
The state government also announced a second financial package worth Rs 500 crore for those affected by the Covid-induced lockdown.
Power loom workers, fishermen, government priests and ASHA workers will receive Rs 3,000 each.
Earlier, the Karnataka government had announced a relief package of more than Rs 1,250 crore for those whose livelihood had been affected by the lockdown.
COVID IN KARNATAKA
On Wednesday, Karnataka recorded 16,387 Covid-19 cases and 463 deaths in 24 hours. The case positivity rate in the state was 11.22 per cent.