In view of a slight improvement in the COVID situation in Karnataka, the state government has announced some relaxation in COVID restrictions. It has announced to lift the night curfew and re-open the schools for class 1-9 students from January 31. This decision was taken in a high level meeting  chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with health experts, ministers and senior officials in Bengaluru today. The COVID-19 recovery rate is increasing and the number of active cases is decreasing in the State.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Based on the Technical Committee report the government has decided to  allow 100 per cent occupancy in hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants and malls. However only 50 percent of occupancy will be allowed in cinema halls, multiplexes, swimming pools, gyms and sports complexes. Temples will also allow prayers with 50 percent capacity. As per the new Covid guidelines, marriage functions are  allowed with 300 people in open space and 200 people in closed space. Government offices can work with 100 percent attendance of the staff.  However restrictions on  Protest, religious congregations, sit-in demonstration and political gatherings will continue. Minister for Primary and Secondary Education B.C.Nagesh said if positive cases were reported in classes, only those classes would remain closed and not the entire school.</span><br />