Karnataka Lockdown Extension News: STRICT! CM BS Yediyurappa hints at these measures - Check latest update

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has hinted on Wednesday that strict measures may continue in the state. He said that coronavirus has not completely come under control and cases are still high in rural areas.

The Chief Minister also indicated that relaxation may be given to certain sectors, as he announced that export oriented businesses will be allowed to operate from Thursday, as per a PTI report.

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"I will have a discussion with everyone to make a decision on measures that need to be taken regarding lockdown. Most importantly, I have decided to give permission to those involved in exports. So export oriented business will be allowed from Thursday," Yediyurappa said. 

"I will discuss how to go about, by extending the lockdown and taking strict measures, with experts and will take a call after taking their suggestions. We will take a decision considering how to balance things and go ahead," he added.

The state's Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC- consisting of experts), in its report to the government has mentioned that the positivity rate has to come below 5 percent and number of cases should be below 5,000, only then the restrictions can be relaxed.

The state is currently under lockdown till June 7.Initially, the state government had announced a 14-day lockdown from April 27, but subsequently imposed a complete lockdown from May 10 to 24.