Karnataka will get adequate Covid-19 vaccines in two days: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that Karnataka will receive an adequate number of Covid-19 vaccines in two days so that eligible beneficiaries can take the vaccine.

He was speaking at the taluk tri-monthly Karnataka Development Programme meeting in Shikaripur town on Friday. He said that deputy commissioners have been directed to take all possible to reduce the Covid-19 positivity rate to 5%.

"The officials concerned must take all measures to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases in the district," he said.

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He said the government is transferring financial aid directly to bank accounts of people who are in crisis due to lockdown enforced to contain the spread of Covid-19.

But banks should not use lockdown compensation towards loan dues under any circumstance. He also warned that the government would initiate disciplinary action against bankers without fail.