The Karnataka government on Tuesday imposed fresh restrictions after the state reported 21,794 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, a record single-day spike. The new restrictions would come into effect from 9pm on April 21 and stay in effect till 6am on May 4. On Tuesday, 149 people succumbed to Covid-19 which pushed the state’s total death toll to 13,646, according to a state health department bulletin. Earlier on Tuesday, an all-party meeting took place to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the state. However, medical emergencies, industries that require working at night, essential services including pharmacies, movement of all types of goods, travel to railway stations, airports have been exempted during the curfew.

Source: Hindustan Times April 20, 2021 18:00 UTC