Karnataka releases fresh COVID guidelines, all educational institutions to remain closed

The government also encouraged institutions and schools to conduct online and distance learning classes to curb academic loss.

In order to control the rapidly increasing COVID-19 spread in the state, the Karnataka government on April 22 issued a set of fresh guidelines to be followed. According to the latest instructions, schools, colleges, educational, training and coaching institutions will remain closed. The government also encouraged institutions and schools to conduct online and distance learning classes to curb academic loss. Earlier, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar clarified there are no changes to the current schedule of Secondary Level School Certificates (SSLC) Class 10 exams, which are scheduled to take place from June 21.

Talking about the restrictions imposed in the state, Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar said, "Night Curfew is imposed in the entire state from 9 pm to 6 am and there shall be a weekend curfew from Friday 9 pm to Monday 6 am. Guidelines to contain COVID 19 transmission in the state shall come into effect from 9 pm on April 21 and will be in force up to 6 am on May 4.”

The guidelines were issued following a virtual all-party meeting chaired by Governor Vajubahai Vala, along with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa this evening to discuss the prevailing COVID situation in the state amid a spike in cases. As per the guidelines, included under prohibited activities are all cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, yoga centres, spas, sports complexes, stadia, swimming pools, entertainment and amusement parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places.

All government offices, autonomous bodies and Public Corporations shall function with 50 per cent strength and the rest of the staff shall be deployed for COVID-19 containment and management purposes.

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