Mangaluru: Week-long total lockdown in Dakshina Kannada from Jul 16

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Mangaluru, 13 Jul 2020: A week-long total lockdown has been announced in Dakshina Kannada district from July 16.

 

In a video message on Monday July 13, the minister said, “We had a discussion with chief minister Yediyurappa and other officials, where we kept forward certain suggestions regarding the spreading coronavirus pandemic in the district. There is a need of implementing lockdown now. The district administration and people’s representatives have taken this decision keeping in mind the best interests of the public. 

 

“The increasing number of cases can be stopped only by implementing a strict lockdown. Hence, I appeal to the citizens in Dakshina Kannada district to buy essential items till Wednesday after which there will be a total lockdown for a week from Thursday. The guidelines and norms for the lockdown which will be in place from Wednesday 8 pm will be issued shortly.

 

“I appeal to all to maintain social distance and take all precautions. We are implementing lockdown taking into consideration the suggestions of people’s representatives and also the public. I request the public to cooperate with us,” he said.