Despite a steady decline in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's Hassan district has seen a rise in coronavirus cases, taking one of the top spots in COVID-hit districts in the region. Keeping this in mind, the Hassan district of Karnataka has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown till June 21.
K Gopalaiah, minister in charge of Hassan district in Karnataka announced the same on Thursday ahead of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's visit to the district.
Speaking to reporters, minister K Gopalaiah said, "Now lockdown has been imposed till June 14, same will be discussed with officials & it will continue till June 21 in Hassan. It will be conveyed to the CM as he's coming to Hassan tomorrow."
Meanwhile, all eyes are set on CM Yediyurappa to announce some relaxations in Karnataka given the decline in COVID-19 cases for the past few days. Speaking about what to expect after June 14, Revenue Minister R Ashoka had hinted, on Wednesday, that Karnataka might start unlocking in four to five phases after the lockdown ends.
Revenue Minister Ashoka said, "Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar, and I have held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister in this regard."
He had also told reporters that, "First will be timings, now the relaxation that is there between 6 am to 10 am, may get extended further, also those who go for walk at parks may get some relief.. all this is subjected to the final decision by the Chief Minister. Lockdown will not be relaxed at one go."
