Coronavirus shutdown: What is closed and what is open in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Mar 13: To contain the spread of COVID-19, all malls, cinema halls, pubs, exhibitions and summer camps in Bengaluru will be closed for a period of one week starting tomorrow.

The move comes a day after the country's first coronavirus death was reported from Kalaburagi in Karnataka.

In its bulletin regarding COVID-19, the state government said six samples were found positive for coronavirus, including the death of a 76-year-old man from Kalaburagi.

Coronavirus shutdown: What will remain closed in Karnataka

• Schools have suspended classes for children up to standard 5.
• SSLC exams to go as per schedule.
• All universities will remain closed for a week.
• All board exams and University exams to be conducted as per schedule.
• Malls, theatres and clubs under lock down.
• Public gatherings cancelled.
• Engagement and wedding ceremonies banned.
• Gym and swimming polls closed.
• All kinds of exhibitions, conferences cancelled.

What will remain open

• Government offices will be open.
• Doctors and other health staff leaves cancelled.
• IT, BT employees asked to do work from home.