Karnataka lockdown: Food delivery allowed, liquor shops to operate for takeaways onlyThe two-week lockdown will begin on April 27 at 10 pm, with grocery stores allowed to open from 6 am to 10 am
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Karnataka on Monday announced a two-week lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the state.
The lockdown will begin on April 27 at 10 pm, with grocery stores allowed to open from 6 am to 10 am during those days.
Speaking on the announcement of the lockdown, Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa said home delivery of food will be allowed and liquor shops will operate for takeaways only. However, exact details on availability of liquor is still awaited.
Karnataka has seen a massive rise in Covid cases over the past two weeks. Close to 35,000 cases were reported on Sunday, of which 20,733 were in Bengaluru.