Yediyurappa: Decision on relaxing lockdown will be taken today

Bengaluru, Jun 18 (UNI) Karnataka government will take final decision to give more relaxation in the state on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said here on Friday.

Speaking to newsmen here, Mr Yeddiyurappa said that the second wave of Covid-19 positive rates has been considerably reducing besides there also expected third wave, but there was need to give some relaxations in order take up the economic activity and other business. He said a meeting will be held tomorrow evening with ministers and officials to take final call .

According to official sources, the government may announce relaxations in 11 districts where lockdown measures have continued, while further relaxations in terms of movement of people and opening of businesses may be announced in the remaining 19 districts.