Karnataka: All shops in Dakshina Kannada to remain open till 2pm from Wednesday

MANGALURU: All shops in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district will be allowed to remain open till 2pm from Wednesday, said district minister Kota Shrinivas Poojari.
The daily Covid positivity rate is still above 5 per cent in the district.
At present, shops selling essential goods, groceries and food are allowed to open between 7am and 1pm in the district.
"People in Dakshina Kannada have faced a lot of inconvenience due to the lockdown. Textile shops, xerox shops and owners of various categories of businesses have expressed their grievances that they have been facing difficulties as their shops are closed," Poojari said.
"Meanwhile, all MLAs and MP of our district have also requested the lockdown should be relaxed. Hence, I held a discussion with chief minister B S Yediyurappa, who insisted on reducing the positivity of Covid-19 in Dakshina Kannada," he added.
The chief minister has issued directions in this regard to the chief secretary, he said.
“In this backdrop, I request people not to let their guards down as the district is still in a critical situation. Hence, do not come out of the houses unnecessarily and follow all guidelines related to Covid-19. This unlock relaxation has been allowed only to help people who are in distress,” he said.
The minister added that he has directed deputy commissioner Dr K V Rajendra to issue an order in this regard immediately.
“Let us fight Covid-19 unitedly by not violating rules,” he added.