Government is finalising lockdown exit
BENGALURU: The state government plans to go for segmental, or targeted, curbs after May 17 instead of continuing with a sweeping district-wise lockdown to restart social and economic activities in red-zone districts.
Experts preparing a lockdown exit plan said the BS Yediyurappa administration would share its strategy with the central government on Wednesday and seek nod for segmental restrictions, which will cover only specific areas where infections have occurred. If approved, there will be no technical red zones.
During a videoconference to decide on lockdown exit on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all chief ministers to su