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A panel of doctors set up by the State government has recommended a staggered, while continuing complete shutdown in districts with a high number of infections.The committee also suggested closing educational institutions, air-conditioned buses, Metro and avoid inter-state bus, railway and air services till May 31.It also suggested that the government remain alert for the next six months by strictly enforcing physical distance, avoiding people moving in places where Covid-19 cases are reported.The report was submitted to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday. He is likely to place the report before the Cabinet on Thursday, for making a decision regarding the panel’s recommendation.“Based on the Central government’s recommendations and the panel suggestion, we will take a decision,’’ the CM said.The committee headed by Dr Devi Shetty, included Dr CN Manjunath, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences Research and Centre, and doctors from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases Dr Nagaraj, Dr Ravi and Dr Sudarshan.Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that there will be no salary cuts for the State Government employees. A couple of days back, he had said he is thinking of salary cuts because of the poor fiscal condition of the State due to COVID-19 outbreak. The CM is said to have taken a decision not to cut salaries after speaking with Opposition party leaders Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar over the phone. The leaders are said to have suggested that instead of salary cut for the government staff, 30 per cent salary for legislators can be cut at par with the Members of the Parliament.