Bengaluru (Karnataka): As the second wave of COVID-19 is recording thousands of positive cases, Karnataka government has issued new guidelines to control the pandemic spread.
The government has said that Classes 6 to 9 including Vidyagama shall be suspended. Classes 10, 11 & 12 can continue in the existing model. However, attendance at these classes in person is not mandatory. Classes of higher & professional courses shall be suspended, except classes due for Board/University examinations and of Health Sciences. Boarding schools and residential hostels shall be closed, except for the students of classes 10, 11, 12 and students of higher and professional courses appearing in Board/University examination and Health Sciences.
In the places of worship, individuals are permitted to visit and offer prayers only. There shall be no gatherings, functions, etc. In Apartment complexes, the common facilities like gym, party hall, clubhouse, swimming pool, etc shall remain closed. Gym and Swimming Pools shall remain closed. 7. Rallies, dharnas, etc for any reason shall be prohibited. The number of persons in public transport, shall not exceed the seating capacity. The practice of work from home shall be followed in offices and workplaces as far as possible.
In Cinema Halls, alternate seating subject to a maximum of 50% seating capacity only shall be allowed in the districts of Bengaluru Urban & Rural including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Dharwad. Strict COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB) like ensuring wearing of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitiser/hand wash shall be enforced. In the districts of Bengaluru Urban & Rural including BBMP, Mysuru, Kalburgi Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Bidar and Hubli-Dharwad, customers in Pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants shall not exceed 50% of the capacity.
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Strict COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB) like ensuring wearing of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitiser/hand wash shall be enforced. If there is any violation in Pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants, the facility shall be closed till the covid epidemic is over.
In Shopping Malls, closed markets, departmental stores, etc strict enforcement of Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB) like ensuring wearing of masks, physical distancing, provision of hand sanitiser/hand wash shall be enforced. If there is any violation, the facility shall be closed till the covid epidemic is over.
The restrictions on public gatherings and congregations during religious festivals and gatherings/fairs shall continue and the number of persons permitted for different activities will continue as per the circular issued on 12-3-2021. The existing regulations/orders regarding wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing in public places shall be strictly implemented by the Police authorities and local bodies.
In case any person is found violating the aforesaid instructions, the defaulting person(s) shall be proceeded against as per the provisions of section 51 to 60 of Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 188 of IPC and Section 4, 5 and 10 of the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020.
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