Karnataka Night Curfew From 10 PM-6 AM Until January 2 Over Mutant Strain

Karnataka Night Curfew From 10 PM-6 AM Until January 2 Over Mutant Strain

Amid global fears over the new mutant strain of coronavirus, a night curfew has been announced in Karnataka - between 10 PM to 6 AM - till January 2. Karnataka has become the second state after Maharashtra to announce new restrictions this week as concern grows over the new strain, which is believed to be 70 per cent more infectious. It was first found in the United Kingdom. 

All passengers coming from the UK will have to undergo COVID-19 RT-PCR tests within 72 hours, the state government has said.

In view of the new strain of coronavirus, it has been decided to impose (a) night curfew from today to January 2 between 10 PM to 6 AM. I request everyone to cooperate," Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said today. He had told reporters yesterday "there's no need for night curfew for now," while stressing "we've to be extra cautious", news agency PTI reported.