B S Yediyurappa

After a meeting chaired by Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa, the government has decided to gradually re-open 16 districts out of 30 in the state from June 21. The 16 districts are those where the positivity rate is below five percent. Besides, Clubs, lodges, and restaurants are allowed to function till 5 pm with 50% of their capacity. However, the weekend and night curfew will still persist in the whole state.

The Karnataka government has announced the resumption of vaccination drive for the people aged 18-44 from May 22. Earlier, the drive was supposed to start on May 12. According to the government, the frontline warriors will be given the first preference, followed by other eligible groups in the state. However, the district authorities will decide the number of vaccination sites and vaccinations to be given per day.

Requesting people to self-restraint, the Karnataka government has revoked its decision to impose night curfew from December 24. Citing "public opinion" as its reason, CM BS Yediyurappa said a curfew is "not necessary". Earlier on December 22, the government had stated that there would not be any night curfew. However, on December 23, the Yediyurappa-led government had announced that night curfew would be imposed until January 2.