New Guidelines and Restrictions for Lockdown from May 10 to May 24, 2021 – Karnataka

The new guidelines and restrictions were issued as the State reported 48,781 fresh COVID-19 cases with 592 fatalities in the last 24 hours. 

What will be open? 

• Movement of essential goods and services are allowed while shops with groceries, fruits and vegetables can operate from 6 am to 6 pm.
• Hotels, restaurants and eateries are only allowed to operate their kitchens so as to provide takeaways and home delivery. 
• Takeaways from standalone liquor shops and outlets are allowed from 6 am to 10 am.  
• Cargo vehicles and road repair activities can function. 
• Marriages already scheduled can take place, with a maximum of ONLY 50 people allowed. However, Covid-appropriate behaviour must be strictly followed.
• Banks, insurance offices and ATMs will function. 
• Cremation and funerals with a maximum of ONLY 5 individuals will be permitted. However, Covid-appropriate behaviour must be strictly followed. 
• Flights and trains scheduled will function. 

What stays closed?

• Hotels, pubs, bars and other industries that are not categorized as essential services will not be allowed to operate. 
• All educational institutions will remain closed while online and distance learning will take place. 
• All cinema halls, theatres, auditoriums, assembly halls, clubs, bars, entertainment parks, swimming pools, parks, stadiums, playgrounds, sports complexes, gymnasiums and shopping malls will remain closed. 
• All religious places will remain closed for the public. 
• All social, political, sports, religious events and gatherings are banned for the period of the lockdown. 
• Metro rail services will be suspended. 
• Taxis, autos and the services of cabs will be suspended. However, they can be HIRED IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES or for essential services.       
• Movement of public or private buses, passenger vehicles and so on is prohibited, except for essential services.