Coronavirus Highlights: Time To Start Wearing Masks At Home As Well, Advises Govt
Coronavirus Highlights: As India reels with the second Covid wave, the Madras High Court slammed the Election Commission for holding elections in the 5 states and allowing political rallies drawing huge crowds. Karnataka Chief Minister Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on the other hand announced to impose COVID curfew across the state from tomorrow 9 pm for the next 14 days.
Background
As the second Covid wave has ravaged Karnataka, state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday announced to impose strict restrictions in order to control the spread of the deadly virus. As per the latest development, COVID curfew will be implemented across the state from tomorrow 9 pm for the next 14 days.
The Madras High Court earlier today slammed the Election Commission for holding elections in the 5 states and allowing political rallies drawing huge crowds. The court said that the poll body is to be held "singularly responsible" for the Covid-19 second wave, with which the country is currently struggling.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed the vaccine manufacturers and Centre to bring down the price of Covid-19 vaccines and provide the anti-viral drug at the same cost to all. He asked the central government to cap the price (of vaccines) if needed. Moreover, the Delhi government announed to provide free vaccines to everyone above 18 years of age. Kejriwal said that the state government has given the approval for the purchase of 1.34 crore vaccines.
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