<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made it clear that there is no proposal before the government for a lockdown in the state.</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons on Monday during his private visit to the city, he said people need not panic and that the government was not in favour of a lockdown. "There is no need to declare holiday for schools and colleges. But the government would keep a close watch over the rise in cases and take steps to contain the spread of the virus," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/sample-of-one-person-who-came-from-south-africa-is-different-from-delta-says-sudhakar-1055813.html" target="_blank">Sample of one person who came from South Africa is different from Delta, says Sudhakar</a></strong></p>.<p>He also claimed that the government was taking steps to contain the spread of Omicron variant. "Those who are entering the state from overseas are being examined. A strange symptom has been found in a person who came from South Africa and the sample has been sent to Indian Council of Medical Research laboratory for testing. The report is awaited," he added.</p>.<p>Following the rise in number of Covid-19 cases in Kerala, all travellers coming from the state are being screened for the viral infection.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made it clear that there is no proposal before the government for a lockdown in the state.</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons on Monday during his private visit to the city, he said people need not panic and that the government was not in favour of a lockdown. "There is no need to declare holiday for schools and colleges. But the government would keep a close watch over the rise in cases and take steps to contain the spread of the virus," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/sample-of-one-person-who-came-from-south-africa-is-different-from-delta-says-sudhakar-1055813.html" target="_blank">Sample of one person who came from South Africa is different from Delta, says Sudhakar</a></strong></p>.<p>He also claimed that the government was taking steps to contain the spread of Omicron variant. "Those who are entering the state from overseas are being examined. A strange symptom has been found in a person who came from South Africa and the sample has been sent to Indian Council of Medical Research laboratory for testing. The report is awaited," he added.</p>.<p>Following the rise in number of Covid-19 cases in Kerala, all travellers coming from the state are being screened for the viral infection.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>