BELAGAVI
While the easing of restrictions has begun in Karnataka, the people of Belagavi and other districts have heaved a sigh of relief as the Karnataka government has ordered unlocking in most districts, including Belagavi.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced in this regard on Saturday evening.
Accordingly, the unlocking process will begin in 16 districts, with a positivity rate of less than 5%, including Belagavi. However, lockdown with certain relaxation continues in districts with a positivity rate of 5-10%.
Districts with less than 5% positivity rate are Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Mandya, Koppal, Chikkaballapur, Tumkur, Kolar, Bangalore City (including BBMP), Gadag, Raichur, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Ramanagara and Yadagiri.
As part of relaxations to these districts, all shops will be open till 5 pm, while 50% capacity is allowed to sit in hotels, clubs and restaurants (except alcohol),
Besides, outdoor shooting will be allowed, bus and metro with 50 capacity will be allowed to operate and outdoor sports will be permitted without spectators.
Government and private offices will be allowed to operate with a capacity of 50 per cent, while lodges and resorts are allowed with 50% capacity and 50% at gyms allowed (without air conditioning).
However, the statewide night curfew will continue from 7 pm to 5 am and the weekend curfew will continue from 7 pm on Friday to 5 am on Monday, the order states.
