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Updated: June 7, 2021 11:16 AM IST
By India.com News DeskEmail
Edited by Surabhi ShauryaEmailFollow
Bengaluru: In another relaxation to lockdown rules, the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has permitted district registrar and sub-registrar offices to function from Monday, June 7. Earlier last week, Karnataka had extended the statewide lockdown till June 14. Announcing the extension, CM Yediyurappa said that while the rate of infection has dropped but the situation needs to be controlled further. Also Read – Anganwadi Recruitment 2021: Bumper Vacancy Announced For 10th Pass, Graduates. Last Date to Apply, Eligibility And Other Details Here
“We had earlier announced stringent restrictions from May 24 to June 7 to contain the spread of Coronavirus. Though the infections have reduced, the spread of the disease is still on. It has been decided to extend the restrictions by a week following the recommendation of experts till June 14 morning,” Yediyurappa had said speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru. Also Read – Anupamaa Star Rupali Ganguly’s Godhbharai Pics go Viral, Actor Stuns in Flower Jewellery And Red Saree
Karnataka Government permitted District Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices to function strictly adhering #COVID19 appropriate behaviour pic.twitter.com/5BNAHiX26PAlso Read – Battlegrounds Mobile India Launch: Sad News for PUBG Lovers as Policy Updates
— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2021
Meanwhile, experts in Karnataka have asked the state government to start the unlock process in the state in a phase-wise manner. If reports are to be believed, experts have suggested the Yediyurappa-led government to implement an ‘End of Circuit Breaker’ model followed by Singapore.
Notably, COVID-19 cases continue to decline steadily in the state. In the last 24 hours, the state saw 12,209 new cases of COVID-19, that took the total number of infections in the state so far to 26.95 lakh. The day also saw 25,659 discharges, continuing to outnumber the fresh cases.
Out of 12,209 new cases reported on Sunday, 2,944 were from Bengaluru Urban, as the city saw 10,224 discharges and 187 deaths. Total number of active cases in the state is 2,54,505. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 7.71 per cent, case fatality rate (CFR) was at 2.62 per cent.