Bengaluru: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said the decision to “lock down” the state was taken at a Cabinet meeting after consulting experts on ways to contain the pandemic, adding strict measures to control Covid-19 will be taken. Karnataka Government on Monday became the latest state to announce a lockdown for 14 days, starting Tuesday night, to control the rapid spread of covid-19.

The CM said there is no shortage of oxygen and said the Centre has increased the daily quota from 300 metric tonnes to 800 metric tonnes. Supply of Remdevisir drug for treatment of Covid-19 has been enhanced and there is no shortage here. If people cooperate, we may not have to extend the curbs as we need to bring the pandemic under control.

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said transportation of goods will be allowed — both inter and intra-state. There will be no public transport.” Detailed guidelines will come from the chief secretary by Monday night.