Pointing out that no decision has been taken regarding extension of lockdown in Karnataka , Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Sunday Technical Advisory Committee on COVID-19 has not given any recommendation regarding it. While he was asked whether the TAC has recommended extension of the lockdown, Yediyurappa said, "It's not like that. He said on Saturday, "We have announced a lockdown till June 7 and it will be implemented completely. Karnataka on Saturday reported 20,628 new COVID positive cases and around 492 deaths in the span of 24 hours. Cumulatively 25,67,449 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 28,298 deaths and 21,89,064 discharges, the Health department said in a bulletin.

Source: Mint May 30, 2021 10:07 UTC