Bengaluru wears deserted look as 7-day lockdown enters 2nd day

Streets in Bengaluru wore a deserted look as the city entered the second day of its 7-day lockdown on Wednesday. The lockdown is being observed in the city after the state government announced it as a necessary step to combat the spread of COVID-19.

A week-long total shutdown came into effect in Bengaluru City and Bengaluru Rural areas from 8 pm on July 14, and it will continue till 5 am on July 22.

"Essentials such as hospitals, groceries, milk, fruit, vegetables, medicines will be available during this period. In addition, medical and postgraduate examinations will happen as already scheduled," the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office informed.

On Tuesday Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa had appealed to the people to co-operate with all social security policies. "Wear masks, and abide by government-issued lock-down guidelines for buying everyday items. Your collaboration is essential to controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection," he had said.

Karnataka has so far reported 44,077 COVID-19 positive cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

( With inputs from ANI )