In order to manage the coronavirus patients in Bengaluru effectively, the M Chinnaswamy cricket stadium and the Bengaluru Palace in Karnataka will be converted into a COVID-19 care centre.
The information was shared by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Thursday.
Recently, the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre was converted into a COVID-19 care facility by the state government amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
R Ashoka, the state’s COVID management in charge said, “People of Bangalore need not panic. All necessary equipment and preparation are being arranged by the state. We have over 600 ambulances ready to take care of COVID patients.”
From July 5, the Karnataka government has imposed a complete lockdown in the state on Sundays across the state until further orders. Except for essential services, no other activities shall be permitted.
All government offices shall also remain closed on all Saturdays in the state with effect from July 10 in wake of coronavirus.
Additionally, the existing timing of night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am in the morning has been altered to 8 pm to 5 am with effect from June 29.
As per the data from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka now has a total of 28,877 COVID-19 cases, including 16,531 active cases and 11,876 recoveries.
470 people have died of the infectious virus in the state so far.
(With ANI inputs)
Source: dnaindia.com