Karnataka Unlock: Malls Reopens In Shivamogga After State Eases Covid Lockdown | Check Pics

In the fresh guidelines, the state government said all shops, restaurants, malls, private offices, closed places strictly enforce COVID appropriate behaviour failing which action will be initiated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Bengaluru: After the Karnataka government eased the covid lockdown in the state, Mall in Shivamogga reopened on Monday. However, the footfalls were less than normal. Last week, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa lifted the night curfew from the state, while announcing further ease from the covid induced lockdown. The chief minister also allowed the government offices to reopen.

Issuing fresh guidelines, the chief minister earlier had said that the district Administrations can apply more restrictions in their respective areas. In the fresh guidelines, the state government said all shops, restaurants, malls, private offices, closed places strictly enforce COVID appropriate behaviour failing which action will be initiated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

These relaxations are coming as a part of the third level of unlocking from July 5 in Karnataka. The state government said that the Deputy Commissioners of the districts based on their assessment of the situation and after consultation with the district-in-charge minister, may impose additional containment measures.

Check full list of guidelines here:

• Shopping malls are allowed to open
• All public transport, including the metro, is fully allowed.
• Devotees are allowed to darshan at religious places.
• Weekend curfew is relaxed in all districts except Kodagu.
• Around 100 people are allowed to attend the wedding.
• 20 may attend the funeral from July 5.
• Swimming pool, stadium allowed for sportspersons only.
• Social gatherings, religious functions, protests are banned.
• District Magistrates are authorized to take the decision according to the situation.

The Karnataka government has also issued guidelines for COVID-19 surveillance, containment and caution for the entire state, except Kodagu district as the case positivity rate is greater than 5%. These measures will come into effect from 6 AM on July 5 up to 6 AM on July 19.