The Karnataka government may issue guidelines for new year celebrations across the state on Monday, according to Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Basavaraj Bommai said, “The guidelines will be issued on Monday, to prevent further spread of coronavirus. The objective is to avoid a huge congregation of people at public places giving room for coronavirus to spread rapidly.”
On December 17, in an order, the state government had appealed to the public to keep celebrations indoors and had banned all DJ events, dance parties and other public celebrations.
Gathering of people at public places and roads for new year celebrations stands prohibited, according to the earlier order. In the order issued by Chief Secretary Vijay Bhaskar, it only permits bursting of green crackers on festive nights and revellers have been advised to refrain from handshakes and hugs.read more
Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus Live Updates: State reports 911 new cases, 1214 discharges, 11 deaths
