<p>Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced a 14-day 'close-down' in the state starting Tuesday night to contain the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting on Monday morning as the state, and more worryingly its capital is the worst affected city by Covid-19 in the country.</p>.<p>The state already had two lockdown-like curbs in place - a night curfew from 9 PM to 6 AM and a weekend curfew as well.</p>.<p>As the state heads toward a lockdown, here's what's allowed, and what's not:</p>.<p><strong>What will be open during the two-week 'close-down'?</strong></p>.<p>Groceries and other essential shops can stay open every day from 6 am to 10 am in the morning. Hospitals as well will be open. Liquor shops can stay open but only for takeaway, Chief Minister Yediyurappa said.</p>.<p><strong>Who can step out?</strong></p>.<p>Essential workers, healthcare workers, and food delivery workers can carry out their work during the lockdown. Those involved in agriculture, construction and garment sectors can step out as well.</p>.<p><strong>Will buses and public transport ply?</strong></p>.<p>No. Public transport including buses and metro will not ply during the 2-week lockdown. “When people aren’t allowed to step out, why will buses ply?,” Yediyurappa said while announcing the lockdown.</p>.<p><strong>Will liquor shops be open?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, as mentioned earlier liquor shops will remain open but only for takeaway. </p>.<p><strong>Can I order food on Swiggy, Zomato and other apps?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, food delivery executives are exempted from the lockdown and are permitted to pick up and deliver food during the next 14 days.</p>
<p>Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced a 14-day 'close-down' in the state starting Tuesday night to contain the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting on Monday morning as the state, and more worryingly its capital is the worst affected city by Covid-19 in the country.</p>.<p>The state already had two lockdown-like curbs in place - a night curfew from 9 PM to 6 AM and a weekend curfew as well.</p>.<p>As the state heads toward a lockdown, here's what's allowed, and what's not:</p>.<p><strong>What will be open during the two-week 'close-down'?</strong></p>.<p>Groceries and other essential shops can stay open every day from 6 am to 10 am in the morning. Hospitals as well will be open. Liquor shops can stay open but only for takeaway, Chief Minister Yediyurappa said.</p>.<p><strong>Who can step out?</strong></p>.<p>Essential workers, healthcare workers, and food delivery workers can carry out their work during the lockdown. Those involved in agriculture, construction and garment sectors can step out as well.</p>.<p><strong>Will buses and public transport ply?</strong></p>.<p>No. Public transport including buses and metro will not ply during the 2-week lockdown. “When people aren’t allowed to step out, why will buses ply?,” Yediyurappa said while announcing the lockdown.</p>.<p><strong>Will liquor shops be open?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, as mentioned earlier liquor shops will remain open but only for takeaway. </p>.<p><strong>Can I order food on Swiggy, Zomato and other apps?</strong></p>.<p>Yes, food delivery executives are exempted from the lockdown and are permitted to pick up and deliver food during the next 14 days.</p>
