Government of Karnataka impose completed lockdown.

With COVID-19 cases spiraling out of control in the State, the BS Yediyurappa-led government on Friday announced complete lockdown from May 10 to May 24. Essential services will be allowed to remain functional from 6 am to 10 am every day.

All commercial activities are prohibited. As per the revised guidelines, one can no longer use vehicles for takeaway. Home delivery services however will continue 24x7 to minimize movement of individuals outside their homes. As earlier, public transport services, including RTC buses and Bangalore Metro, will continue to remain suspended.

People going to get vaccinated or employees of essential services will be permitted to move. Shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish, and animal fodder will be allowed to function from 6 am to 12 noon across the State.

"Hotels, restaurants, and hospitality services, except those meant for housing health/police/ government officials/ healthcare workers/stranded persons including tourists, quarantine facility and step-down hospitals are prohibited. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries shall be permitted to operate kitchens for takeaway/home delivery of food items only.

No vehicles will be allowed to be used by persons for taking parcels/takeaway. Only movement by walk is allowed for this purpose. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries can use vehicles for home delivery," reads revised guidelines.