How Karnataka should exit the lockdown: This is what the expert committee says
Bengaluru,
Apr
09:
An
expert
committee
has
submitted
its
report
to
the
Karnataka
government
on
the
phased
exit
strategy
after
the
21
day
lockdown
ends
on
April
14.
The
panel
said,
phase-wise
lifting
of
lock
down
is
essential
to
prevent
public
frustration,
instil
confidence,
provide
livelihood
to
many
and
consolidate
the
gains
made
so
far.
The
report
is
divided
into
7
categories-
General
public,
officers
and
educational
institutions,
industry
clinical
management,
COVID-19
testing,
quarantine
and
transport.
General public: The lockdown will continue in localised identified hotspots for two weeks. Strict social distancing norms by be enforced even after the exit for the next weeks until May 31.
No gathering of more than 4 to 6 people should be allowed at public places. Section 144 may continue in some areas. All essential services should run and rural agriculture activities should be nurtured.
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Gyms, bars, hotels, shopping malls, religious institutions, places of entertainment, movie theatres, social functions such as marriages shall remain closed until April 30 or until further orders.
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Inter-state borders should be closed other than for goods vehicles. Any place where large number of people use common toilets must be closed. Senior citizens should be strictly advised to stay indoors.
People should be encouraged to wear three layer masks, handkerchiefs,/dupattas to cover their nose and and mouth. Air travel, inter-state train journeys, other than goods must not continue for two more weeks.
Grocery
shops
and
all
standalone
shops
which
are
not
inside
a
mall
must
be
kept
open
from
early
morning
to
late
night
to
prevent
hoarding,
rush
and
follow
social
distancing.
Fruit
and
vegetables
to
be
sold
in
retail
or
on
a
moving
cart
in
multiple
locations
instead
of
crowded
market
places.
Ban chewing gums and pan to prevent spitting. Couriers supplying food and goods of all types should be given ID cards.
Offices and Educational Institutions:
- Lockdown must continue for all educational institutions and tutorials until May 31. They should be encouraged to take online classes.
- Encourage more work from home. However IT, BT and commercial establishments can also operate at 50 per cent strength.
Industry:
- Encourage industries to in the organised sector to reopen and function at 50 per cent of its strength. Alternate staff every other week so that everyone is in employment and gets paid fully.
- Construction industry should also be engaged to resume activities and function at 50 per cent strength. Alternate staff every other week so that everyone is in employment and gets paid fully.
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Transport:
- No trains and intercity buses until April 30. No domestic and international flights until April 30.Intercity and interstate movements can be opened up only for goods transportation with strict control at checkpoints.
- No metro train service until April 30. Non AC buses, Autorickshaws and two wheelers may be permitted to ply until April 30. All private taxis including Ola and Uber to be banned until April 30.