Karnataka CM bans protests amid rising COVID cases

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa said that the government has decided to ban all kinds of protests in the state for 15 days due to the surging COVID-19 cases. However, he ruled out any lockdown as of now.

Yediyurappa asked the people to cooperate by wearing face masks and maintain social distancing. He further said that the officials have been instructed to take strict measures against those not wearing masks from tomorrow itself.
The CM today reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the city and other important districts along with senior ministers and officials of his government.

“COVID-19 cases are rising in Bengaluru at an alarming rate, which is a cause of concern. Daily average cases are around 1,377 and positive cases are 16,921 in the last 14 days,” Yediyurappa said.