Strictly follow Covid guidelines to avoid further lockdown: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa warns citizens

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on Monday asked citizens to strictly adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, including wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing at public places to avoid any further lockdown in the state.

In view of the growing coronavirus cases in the state, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on Monday asked citizens to strictly adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, including wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing at public places to avoid any further lockdown in the state. "We will see for a week...if people don't cooperate and don't wear masks, we will start imposing a fine of Rs 250...don't push us to take this step," he warned citizens. CM Yediyurappa said officials have been directed to ensure that not more than 500 people attend social, religious and other events, including weddings.