Mangaluru : Lockdown will be extended in Dakshina Kannada for one more week after June 14, said district minister Kota Shrinivas Poojary.

The minister said after attending a video conference with chief minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday that the CM has agreed to take a decision regarding the extension of lockdown in Dakshina Kannada.

“During our discussion through video conference, the CM has reviewed the situation regarding Covid-19. We have presented the statistics of Dakshina Kannada and also sought the release of more vaccine doses for the district. During the discussion on lockdown, we have convinced the chief minister about the necessity of extension with relaxations for industrial and other few other essential sectors. The CM has agreed to take a decision at the district level. Hence, we will hold a meeting of all MLAs and the MP on Friday,” Poojary said.

Lockdown relaxation may be allowed for daily wagers and other essential service sectors in addition to the industrial sector, he said, adding that a final decision will be taken on Friday.