Bengaluru: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who appreciated the state government’s efforts and has suggested focusing on micro containment zones to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection in the state.
Corona curfew between 10 PM to 5 AM in seven district centres of the state along with Manipal, from April 10 to 20, aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19, was announced following a video conference with the PM on Thursday.
There has been a spike in the number of cases since the beginning of this month and is reporting nearly 7,000 fresh cases per day for the last couple of days.
Speaking on the importance of getting vaccinated, Yediyurappa tweeted, “Vaccine is the biggest weapon available to us in this battle against Covid-19. I urge all eligible citizens to get vaccinated and also encourage people around you to get vaccinated. Let us continue to stay protected by wearing masks and following social distance.”
As suggested by the Prime Minister at Thursday’s videoconferencing with various Chief Ministers, the state government is organising vaccination drives from April 11- Jyotiba Phule’s birthday till April 14- Ambedkar’s birthday.
