Bengaluru: After the Karnataka cabinet meeting, Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa has announced lockdown across the state from April 27 at 6pm till May 9 to reduce the number of corona cases hiking. Essential shops will remain open from 6 am to 10 am every day. Because of the rising cases in the state the government has also announced no public transport will be available.
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Karnataka reported another biggest single day spike of 34,804 new Covid-19 cases, taking the cases to 13.39 lakh. The day also saw 6,982 patients getting discharged after proper recovery.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announces free vaccines for thoses between 18-45 years in the state. BS Yediyurappa had on Thursday approved the purchase of one crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines at a cost of Rs 400 crore.
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“Covid-19 vaccine will be provided free of cost to citizens between 18-44 years of age at all government vaccination centers across Karnataka. Union Govt vaccination drive for citizens above 45 years of age will continue. I urge all eligible to register themselves from April 28”, Yediyurappa.
