Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Nov 5: With coronavirus steadily receding in the state, the Karnataka government has decided to withdraw the night curfew that had been imposed at the start of the pandemic.

The order was issued on Friday November 5 by the Karnataka government.

According to the order, the curfew that had been imposed from 10 pm to 5 am on all days has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

When the pandemic began last year in March end and became severe in intensity, the government had imposed restrictions on people's movements. Though after the first wave subsided the restrictions were lifted in phases, the night curfew continued, with revised timings.

With the number of cases state-wide falling below a daily tally of 300 and increased vaccination coverage, the government decided to do away with the night curfew. However, at the same time, the government has also directed the concerned to step up Covid testing following the huge turnout at Puneeth Rajkumar's funeral and the bypolls.

The government has also permitted resumption of horse racing with strict adherence to Covid safety guidelines. Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed into such premises and the number of racing patrons shall not exceed the seating capacity of the venue, the order stated.