Karnataka’s Minister for Health Sudhakar announced on Friday that the seating restrictions imposed in theatres across the state as a result of the Covid third wave will be lifted on February 5.
Gyms, swimming pools, and Yoga centres have also been permitted to operate at full capacity, he added.
During an interview with reporters, Minister Sudhakar stated that the restrictions have been lifted with the condition that Covid guidelines be followed. Masks are being made mandatory in theatres, and outside food is not permitted. Vaccination in two doses is now required in all of these locations, he added.
Due to an increase in the number of Omicron cases, certain steps were taken at the end of December. “Following an analysis of hospital admissions, we began to relax the rules. The issue was discussed with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at today’s meeting “He stated this.
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During the month of January, 5 to 6% of infected people were admitted to hospitals. In February, admissions were down to 2%. Against this backdrop, he stated that permission for full occupancy has been granted.
The final decision was made with the goal of ensuring that no industry or individual suffers losses. The film chamber of commerce has assured that all necessary precautions will be taken. He advised moviegoers to put on their masks.
It is forbidden to bring food into the theatres. Officers have the authority to conduct surprise checks at any time. However, the rules governing marriage and functions will remain unchanged, and a decision will be made in the coming days.
16,436 new Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths had been reported in K’taka on Thursday. 14 of the 60 deaths occurred in Bengaluru Urban; 5 in Dakshina Kannada, Mandya, and Mysuru; 3 in Belagavi, Chikkaballapura, and Haveri; and 2 in Chamarajnagara, Kalaburagi, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Yadgir.
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