Decision on relaxing COVID-19 curbs in Karnataka after meeting with experts on January 21: CM
The Hindu
Besides opposition Congress, some BJP leaders, including Ministers, have been opposing the weekend curfew imposed by the Karnataka Government
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said a decision on relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, particularly weekend curfew, would be taken after discussingthe issue at a meeting with experts on January 21.
The number of patients requiring hospitalisation is less in the current wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. “So there is an opinion that it will be better to carry on with daily life while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. The experts are examining the suggestion. They are set to present a comprehensive picture at the meeting to be held on January 21. A suitable decision would be takenafter getting clarity about the issue,” the Chief Minister told reporters in Bengaluru on January 19.

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