Karnataka review night curfew decision, CM Basavaraj Bommai take decision today

Omicron cases rises in state Karnataka government imposed 10 days night curfew till January 7. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has said he will review the Covid-19 containment measures announced by his government, including the night curfew, after business establishments in the state complained against the restriction. Karnataka review night curfew decision, CM Basavaraj Bommai take decision today

The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, hotel and pub owners, auto-rickshaw and taxi owners have requested the Karnataka government to reconsider its decision regarding night curfew and New Year curbs, saying this is the major business season for them. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has said he will review the Covid-19 containment measures announced by his government, including the night curfew, after business establishments in the state complained against the restriction.

The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, hotel and pub owners, auto-rickshaw and taxi owners have requested the Karnataka government to reconsider its decision regarding night curfew and New Year curbs, saying this is the major business season for them.The Bommai government announced the night curfew for 10 days as part of its containment measures to control the further spread and it has been in effect across the state from Tuesday night.

It will be effective from 10pm to 5am every day till January 7 morning, during which no activities will be allowed. I’m observing all of them. Let’s see, after I go to Bengaluru tomorrow, I will take a decision in this connection,” Bommai said on Wednesday in response to a question regarding opposition to the night curfew.

Covid cases sudden rise in Karnataka, reports highest in Bengaluru. The state capital logged 400 of Karnataka’s 566 fresh coronavirus cases today as many big cities yet again witness an uptick in infections. The new variant has sparked fresh worry over a new Covid wave as states bring in night curfews and other restrictions in the midst of preparations for New Year celebrations. Today, Mumbai recorded 2,510 fresh infections an 82 per cent jump over yesterday’s cases.

In Delhi, new curbs have been brought in under the “yellow alert” to check the spread. The national capital registered an 86 per cent spike in cases with 923 fresh infections as compared to 496 cases yesterday. In a statement today, the Bengaluru civic body elaborated on the measures taken to contain the virus: “Restaurants, pubs, clubs should only be allowed to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity.

The personnel working there must be having RT-PCR negative certificate and they must be taken double dose vaccine against COVID-19. Visitors also must be fully vaccinated.” New year celebrations after 10 pm should not be allowed anywhere in the city and no celebrations will be allowed in public places, it stressed, adding that “actions should be taken if any such cases are found.”