Mangaluru: Due to the decline in the Covid positivity rate, the State Government on Thursday July 1 issued an order to place Dakshina Kannada under Category 1 districts. Following this order which will be implemented with immediate effect, all the additional activities permitted for Category 1 districts will also be applicable for Dakshina Kannada. The order will be in force till 5 am on July 5.
Under the new guidelines, shops, hotels, restaurants, canteens, bars, parks and clubs can remain open from 6 am to 5 pm. From 7 pm on Friday Jul 2 to 5 am on Monday July 5, the weekend curfew will be in place. During the weekend curfew, people will be allowed to purchase essential commodities like milk, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables from 6 am to 2 pm.
Further, Gyms can function up to 50% of their capacity and up to two passengers can travel in autorickshaws and taxis. Buses can run up to 50% of their capacity. Outdoor sports are allowed without an audience.
