Karnataka unlocks: From educational institutes to religious places

The Karnataka government in a graded manner is allowing unlocking of many activities in the state as the number of active Covid-19 cases is on the decline. From today onwards, the state government has decided to allow the reopening of religious places while maintaining Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. Educational institutes to open from 21 JUly, 2021 Higher educational institutions like colleges and universities were also given the nod to start from 26 July, 2021. On reopening colleges and universities, the government said only those who have taken at least one dose of vaccine will be allowed to attend their duties and classes. Religious places allowed to reopen: "Temples, Mosque, Churches, Gurudwaras and other religious places are allowed to open and its related activities pertaining to these places from July 25, 2021, with strictly adhering to the COVID-19 behaviour and SOP issued by the concerned department, However, jathres, temple festivals, processions, congregations not allowed," read a state government order. The state also permits amusements parks and similar places to re-open with COVID-19 restriction. "Amusement Parks and similar places permitted to re-open strictly adhering to CO VID appropriate behaviour and following guidelines issued vide circular dated 12.11.2020 by the Health and Family Welfare Department, However, water sports/water-related adventure activities not allowed," it added.