Covid-19 Protocols in Place, Kerala Assembly Set to See One-day Stormy Session Today
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Protocols in Place, Kerala Assembly Set to See One-day Stormy Session Today

News 18  

The Kerala state assembly session that will be convened for a day on Monday will be held following strict Covid-19 protocols. In case a legislator tests positive in the antigen test, arrangements have been made so that the member can vote in the Rajya Sabha election and leave the assembly premises without participating in the other proceedings of the session, said Speaker P Sreeramakrishan. The special session was called for the passing of the Finance Bill 2020-21 which could not be passed as the state assembly had been adjourned sine die on March 13 due to Covid-19 pandemic. A stormy session is expected as the opposition will be moving a no-confidence motion seeking Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation amid allegations of corruption in his office linked to the gold smuggling case.

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Stormy assembly session on cards from June 10: Kerala Cabinet nod for draft bill on ward delimitation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stormy assembly session on cards from June 10: Kerala Cabinet nod for draft bill on ward delimitation

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: The Kerala Cabinet on Friday issued its nod for the draft legislation on delimitation of wards in panchayats, municipalities and other local bodies. The new bill will be brought in the next assembly session scheduled to begin on June 10. The cabinet also decided to recommend Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to promulgate the 11th session of the 15th Kerala …

115 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in Kerala; Govt Says No Need to Worry
1 year ago

115 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in Kerala; Govt Says No Need to Worry

News 18  

As Kerala reported 115 fresh COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the total active cases of the virus in the state to 1,749, the Health Department on Tuesday said there was no need to be worried. According to data on the Union Health Ministry’s website, of the 142 COVID cases reported in the country till 8 am on …

COVID-19 sub variant JN.1: Karnataka on high alert; TAC to meet on December 19
1 year ago

COVID-19 sub variant JN.1: Karnataka on high alert; TAC to meet on December 19

The Hindu  

Following rising COVID-19 cases in neighbouring Kerala and a slight increase in Karnataka, the State is on a high alert. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who held a meeting with officials on Saturday to take stock of the situation, said the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee will meet on December 19 to discuss the impact of the new COVID-19 sub …

Two COVID-19 deaths reported in north Kerala, Health dept. issues alert
1 year ago

Two COVID-19 deaths reported in north Kerala, Health dept. issues alert

The Hindu  

Two persons from north Kerala districts died of COVID-19 in the past few days, prompting the Health department to issue an alert against the infection across the State. Abdulla succumbed to the infection while undergoing treatment for cough and breathing difficulties at a private hospital in Kozhikode on Saturday. In the wake of a rise in the number of fever …

As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak
1 year ago

As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak

India TV News  

COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in neighboring Kerala and in Singapore, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday said that the government has taken all precautions to tackle a fresh outbreak, if any. 'Closely monitoring situation' As of December 15, Tamil Nadu has 36 active COVID-19 cases with a discharge rate of 98.94 …

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation
1 year ago

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the light of a rise in fresh cases in neighbouring Kerala. Senior doctors of major government hospitals in the city said there were no COVID-19 cases at the institutions. Suresh Kumar, consultant, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals said, “Six months ago, there were nil COVID-19 cases. Elderly persons with co-morbidities are requiring intensive …

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
2 years ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue

India TV News  

Highlights Kerala government on Thursday lifted all Covid-19 restrictions in the state. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday, taking the total positives to 65,35,048 and the toll to 68,264. Of the 36 deaths, one was reported today while …

COVID-19 | Kerala High Court To Continue Virtual Hearings For One Month Or Till TPR Drops To 10%
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 | Kerala High Court To Continue Virtual Hearings For One Month Or Till TPR Drops To 10%

Live Law  

Through a notice issued by the Registrar General, the Kerala High Court has notified its decision to continue virtual hearing of cases amid the steady hike of Covid-19 cases in the State.The notice further declared that the earlier arrangements of online hearing will continue for a month or until the Test Positivity Rate drops below 10 percent, whichever is earlier. …

PIL Moved Before Kerala High Court Against Order Revoking COVID-19 Curbs In Kasargod Ahead Of CPM District Meet
2 years, 11 months ago

PIL Moved Before Kerala High Court Against Order Revoking COVID-19 Curbs In Kasargod Ahead Of CPM District Meet

Live Law  

An advocate clerk has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the revocation of the Collector's order imposing restrictions to mitigate the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the Kasargod district.Earlier, the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority had issued an order only allowing 50 persons in any public gathering, including political gatherings to mitigate COVID -19 cases. An advocate clerk …

At 34,199, a surge in cases in Kerala
2 years, 11 months ago

At 34,199, a surge in cases in Kerala

The Hindu  

Kerala’s COVID-19 case graph recorded another jump in cases on Wednesday with 34,199 persons testing positive for COVID-19, when 91,983 samples were tested in 24 hours. The State’s active case pool, which had fewer than 20,000 patients in the beginning of the year, now has 1,68,383 patients, of whom, 3.2% are currently admitted in hospitals or field hospitals like COVID …

Surge in COVID-19 cases | Amid Omicron surge, protocols for Budget session under review
3 years ago

Surge in COVID-19 cases | Amid Omicron surge, protocols for Budget session under review

The Hindu  

With a spate of COVID cases both within and outside Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have directed officials to frame a protocol for the Budget session, which is less than three-weeks away. In a tweet he further said, “I requested the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on the last day of the Winter …

COVID-19: Kerala High Court Disposes Plea Challenging Proposal To Give Homeo Immunity Booster To School Kids
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Kerala High Court Disposes Plea Challenging Proposal To Give Homeo Immunity Booster To School Kids

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday disposed of a plea challenging the proposal to administer a homoeopathic drug, Arsenicum Album 30CH among school students as a preventive measure against COVID-19 without any study regarding its efficacy or safety.A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly directed the petitioner to approach the State with. The …

Shouldn't Post-Covid Treatment Be Part Of Covid Care? Kerala High Court Asks State
3 years, 3 months ago

Shouldn't Post-Covid Treatment Be Part Of Covid Care? Kerala High Court Asks State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronavirus care when the death of a person 30 days after turning Covid negative was treated as a COVID-19 death.A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Kauser Edappagath was hearing a review petition filed by. …

Kerala govt launches "Be the Warrior" campaign to tackle third wave of pandemic
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala govt launches "Be the Warrior" campaign to tackle third wave of pandemic

India Today  

“Be the Warrior" campaign, part of the health department's Covid-19 mitigation programme to fight the expected third wave of the pandemic, was launched here on Saturday by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The campaign aims to ensure that everyone wears a proper mask, washes their hands frequently with soap, water or sanitiser, maintain physical distancing and take two doses of …

COVID-19: Kerala reports drop in fresh cases as 29,322 test positive
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Kerala reports drop in fresh cases as 29,322 test positive

India TV News  

Kerala, on Friday, recorded 29,322 fresh COVID-19 cases, 22,938 recoveries, and 131 deaths in the last 24 hours. The state witnessed a fall in fresh infections as on Thursday, the state reported 32,803 cases on Wednesday while the Test Positivity rate also dropped to 17.91%. A statement issued by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 22,938 people turned negative taking …

Covid-19 situation alarming: SC puts stay on Class 11 physical exams in Kerala
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 situation alarming: SC puts stay on Class 11 physical exams in Kerala

India Today  

Kerala Class 9 exams: Supreme Court puts a stay on physical Class 11 exams in Kerala scheduled to commence from September 5 for one week. Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Khanwilkar says that the situation in Kerala is alarming with reference to the Covid-19 cases. Kerala is accounting for 70% of the cases.” Justice Hrishikesh Roy said, “I have …

India has most Covid-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus
3 years, 4 months ago

India has most Covid-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus

India Today  

India reported the biggest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases in two months on Thursday, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season. Also offering hope is a recent non-peer-reviewed study done in Kerala that showed that one dose of the AstraZeneca shot, the mainstay of India's …

Karnataka makes 7-day institutional quarantine must for those coming from Kerala
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka makes 7-day institutional quarantine must for those coming from Kerala

Firstpost  

A COVID-19 test will be carried out on the sixth day and if the report is negative, they will be allowed to go People entering Karnataka from neighbouring Kerala will have to remain in institutional quarantine for a week even if they are vaccinated and carry a negative RT-PCR test report, Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar said. Such travellers undergoing …

Sero survey, new testing strategy: How Kerala is battling rising Covid-19 cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Sero survey, new testing strategy: How Kerala is battling rising Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Out of the 30,941 fresh cases of coronavirus disease and 350 deaths across the country on Tuesday, Kerala has contributed most of the infections and fatalities. Kerala to start new sero study Amid surging Covid-19 cases, the Kerala government clamped night curfew and has also decided to conduct a seroprevalence study to determine the immunity of people against the virus …

Two Top Medical Experts on What Kerala Must Do Now to Check its Rising COVID Caseload
3 years, 4 months ago

Two Top Medical Experts on What Kerala Must Do Now to Check its Rising COVID Caseload

News 18  

Kerala has been reporting sustained SARS-CoV-2 transmission, nearly half to two-thirds of daily new cases in India, and the highest test positivity rate in the country. The genomic surveillance data need to be linked to clinical outcomes and studies for guiding public health response. Alongside, the extensive medical and public health expertise of leading academic institutions needs to be utilised …

COVID-19: Kerala records 32,801 new cases, TPR nears 20%
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Kerala records 32,801 new cases, TPR nears 20%

India TV News  

Kerala recorded 32,801 new Covid cases after 1,70,703 samples were tested on Friday. It also said that the number of active cases is closing towards two lakh, as the figure stood at 1,95,254 after another 18,573 people turned negative. In a related development, around 100 new Covid cases were reported from among the employees of the Kerala Assembly Secretariat and …

Kerala witnessing significant transmission of Covid-19 since July: Health ministry
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala witnessing significant transmission of Covid-19 since July: Health ministry

India Today  

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has written to the Kerala government, saying that the state has been witnessing a sustained and significant transmission of Covid-19 since July 2021. Kerala remains one of the top contributors to India's new Covid-19 cases as it is currently adding more than half of the active cases in the country. Despite efforts …

Covid-19 Situation In Kerala Is Grave, Says Union Minister V Muraleedharan
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Situation In Kerala Is Grave, Says Union Minister V Muraleedharan

ABP News  

Chennai: The Covid-19 situation in Kerala is grave and instead of using scientific methods to contain the spread, the state is trying to use the pandemic for political objectives, said the union minister of state V Muraleedharan on Thursday. According to a report from ANI, the minister expressed his concerns as the Covid-19 situation continues to deteriorate in the state …

Post Onam, new COVID-19 cases mark a big jump in Kerala
3 years, 4 months ago

Post Onam, new COVID-19 cases mark a big jump in Kerala

The Hindu  

An increase in COVID-19 testing in Kerala, post Onam festivities, has resulted in a huge jump in new cases in the State, setting the test positivity rate soaring. Kerala reported 24,296 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a significantly higher number than that of the previous days, when 1,34,706 samples were tested over the past 24 hours. The official cumulative …

Allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea: Govt panel director on Covid spike in Kerala
3 years, 5 months ago

Allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea: Govt panel director on Covid spike in Kerala

India Today  

The spike in Covid-19 cases in Kerala could have been avoided if the state had not resumed religious gatherings, said Anurag Agrawal, one of the directors of the government's genome sequencing monitoring agency INSACOG. Anurag Agrawal told India Today TV that allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea and the Kerala government should have only reopened essential services. "From 13,000 …

Negligence in home isolation, low contact tracing behind Kerala's high Covid numbers: Central team
3 years, 5 months ago

Negligence in home isolation, low contact tracing behind Kerala's high Covid numbers: Central team

India Today  

Negligence in the monitoring of Covid-19 patients in home isolation and not following central guidelines are among the reasons behind the high Covid-19 numbers in Kerala, a central team that visited the state has told the Union Health Ministry. Read: Covid R-value climbing steadily in country; Kerala, northeastern states top list The NCDC team also highlighted that there is a …

There is No Need to Panic over Kerala’s COVID Numbers. Here’s Why
3 years, 5 months ago

There is No Need to Panic over Kerala’s COVID Numbers. Here’s Why

News 18  

In the last week of July, Kerala started reporting 20,000+ daily new COVID-19 cases. While the number of cases has come down in most Indian states, Kerala and Maharashtra have reported sustained transmission, thereby contributing a majority of new COVID cases in the country. Fifteen months into the COVID pandemic, the fourth national seroprevalence survey in India reported the lowest …

Tamil Nadu makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for people coming from Kerala
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for people coming from Kerala

India TV News  

Negative RT-PCR report has been made mandatory for everyone coming from Kerala to Tamil Nadu from August 5, informed Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramaniyan on Sunday. "RT-PCR report is mandatory for people coming from Kerala to Tamil Nadu from August 5," he said. Vigilance in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is increased," said the minister. Tamil Nadu has recorded 1,986 …

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge

India Today  

The Kerala government has issued fresh orders on containment measures amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the state. COVID-19 SURGE IN KERALA Kerala reported 20,772 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, taking the total active case tally in the state to 1,60,824. COMPLETE WEEKEND LOCKDOWN IN KERALA The Kerala government has decided to impose a complete weekend lockdown on …

COVID-19: Centre rushes high-level team to Kerala after sharp spike in cases
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: Centre rushes high-level team to Kerala after sharp spike in cases

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Thursday decided to depute a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala to collaborate with the State health authorities in instituting effective public health measures for COVID-19 management in view of the significantly enhanced number of daily cases being reported there. The Ministry said in a release that a six-member Central team to Kerala would be headed by …

Covid-19 surge in Kerala: Weekend lockdown declared, Centre to send 6-member team
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 surge in Kerala: Weekend lockdown declared, Centre to send 6-member team

Hindustan Times  

Kerala witnessed a marked rise in coronavirus disease cases this recent week, with the state registering more than 22,000 cases for two straight days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kerala is to be under complete lockdown on July 31 and August 1 in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Kerala is to be under complete lockdown …

Complete lockdown in Kerala on July 24-25, mass Covid testing ordered
3 years, 5 months ago

Complete lockdown in Kerala on July 24-25, mass Covid testing ordered

India Today  

The Kerala government on Wednesday said a complete lockdown will be imposed in the state on July 24 and 25 in view of the rising Covid-19 cases. The state government has also directed the health department to conduct mass Covid testing on Friday, with a target of 3 lakh tests. The Kerala government’s decision comes after Supreme Court asked the …

Shocking state of affairs: Supreme Court raps Kerala govt for allowing relaxations of Covid norms for Bakrid
3 years, 5 months ago

Shocking state of affairs: Supreme Court raps Kerala govt for allowing relaxations of Covid norms for Bakrid

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Kerala government for allowing a three-day relaxation in Covid-19 restrictions in the state ahead of Bakrid festival, saying the state government bowing to traders’ pressure by granting relaxations shows “sorry state of affairs”. Saying that the pressure groups in the market can’t be allowed to affect the right to health, the Supreme …

Kerala govt issues fresh Covid guidelines during Bakrid celebrations. Details here
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala govt issues fresh Covid guidelines during Bakrid celebrations. Details here

Live Mint  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday issued fresh guidelines during Eid-ul-Azha celebrations in the state amid Covid-19. However, Union Minister and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday lashed out at the Kerala government's decision and said that the Pinarayi Vijayan government is not following a scientific approach to contain COVID-19 and impose lockdown. Pointing out the high COVID-19 caseload …

Non-vaccinated Legislators Will Not to Allowed to Attend Monsoon Session of Bihar Assembly:Speaker
3 years, 5 months ago

Non-vaccinated Legislators Will Not to Allowed to Attend Monsoon Session of Bihar Assembly:Speaker

News 18  

Legislators who haven’t been vaccinated will not be allowed to attend the upcoming monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Friday, stressing on adherence to COVID related protocols for safe conduct of the House. “MLAs who have not been vaccinated against coronavirus will not be allowed to attend the proceedings of the house.Vaccination is important …

Kerala Announces Complete Lockdown on July 17 & 18 as Covid Cases Surge; Here's What May be Open
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Announces Complete Lockdown on July 17 & 18 as Covid Cases Surge; Here's What May be Open

News 18  

The Kerala government on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown on July 17 & 18 after assessing the current Covid-19 situation in the state. This comes hours after, the Kerla woman medical student, who was India’s first COVID-19 case tested positive again. It was on January 30, 2020 that the third-year medical student from Wuhan university tested positive for coronavirus, becoming …

Kerala struggles, stretched to the limit
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala struggles, stretched to the limit

The Hindu  

With intensive care units and ventilator beds fast filling up in most districts and the number of people getting infected or dying rising every day, Kerala declared a nine-day total lockdown from May 8. The State government said it had been augmenting its ICU/ventilator capacity, adding that the number of ICU beds was 9,735 and that of ventilators, 3,776 However, …

Kerala HC lauds EC, police for nil violation of COVID-19 norms
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC lauds EC, police for nil violation of COVID-19 norms

India TV News  

The Kerala High Court on Friday appreciated the effort of the Election Commission and the State police in ensuring no violation of the COVID-19 protocols by any political party in connection with the counting of votes for the Assembly elections on May 2. While closing the writ petition seeking to impose restrictions on the activities of political parties in connection …

Kerala HC asks state to 'step in and control' overcharging by hospitals for COVID treatment
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC asks state to 'step in and control' overcharging by hospitals for COVID treatment

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court also registered a suo motu case on crowding at COVID-19 vaccinations centres in the state, saying it can become a “super spreader”, and sought a response from the state government regarding the same The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to inform it of the measures taken to rationalise charges of room rents, …

Kerala HC Directs State Response On Rates Of Rooms In Covid Hospitals, PPE kits, Charges On Medical Equipment, Doctor/Nurse Fees
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC Directs State Response On Rates Of Rooms In Covid Hospitals, PPE kits, Charges On Medical Equipment, Doctor/Nurse Fees

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday remarked that it intended to take up pleas seeking uniform COVID-19 treatment tariffs across private hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers in the state "with some seriousness". ", the Court asked State Attorney KV Sohan stated that affluent persons could afford to go to "five-star hospitals" and pay for them The Bench replied, "You are …

Kerala Govt Doctors Call for Covid-19 War Room in Medical Colleges
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Govt Doctors Call for Covid-19 War Room in Medical Colleges

News 18  

A section of doctors have urged the Kerala government to set up a ’COVID-19 war room’ in state-run medical colleges to coordinate the treatment arrangements for the pandemic and implement special disability insurance for medical staff suffering from permanant health issues due to the viral infection. Among the suggestions, the association wanted the government to reserve the medical colleges exclusively …

Kerala Board Exams 2021 to be conducted as per schedule despite Covid-19 surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Board Exams 2021 to be conducted as per schedule despite Covid-19 surge

India Today  

The government of Kerala has no plans of postponing the state board exams 2021 and will be conducting the Kerala SSLC and Plus Two exams as per the official schedule, despite the recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases across the state. Safety measures for Kerala board exams 2021 Teachers, non-teaching staff, and students were advised to use triple-layer …

Night Curfew in Kerala from Tomorrow as State Registers 13,644 Fresh Covid-19 Cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Night Curfew in Kerala from Tomorrow as State Registers 13,644 Fresh Covid-19 Cases

News 18  

The Kerala government on Monday decided to impose night curfew from 9 pm to 6 am from April 20 in view of the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. Kerala registered 13,644 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking active cases past the one lakh mark, while 21 more fatalities took the toll to almost 5,000, the state government …

Postpone physical exams amid Covid-19, Shashi Tharoor requests Kerala Governor
3 years, 8 months ago

Postpone physical exams amid Covid-19, Shashi Tharoor requests Kerala Governor

India Today  

With a daily spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, on Sunday, requested the Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to postpone all the "physical conducted examination" until such time as either Covid-19 is in the past, or online examination can be conducted with ease. Tharoor took to his Twitter handle and tweeted: "I am pleased to …

Kerala’s New Rules for Travellers: RT-PCR or 14-day Quarantine
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala’s New Rules for Travellers: RT-PCR or 14-day Quarantine

The Quint  

If the passenger’s RT-PCR test turns positive for coronavirus, he/she must seek medical attention from health authorities. Those who do not take the RT-PCR test will have to undergo compulsory room isolation for 14 days from the date of arrival. All international travellers entering Kerala should continue to follow the existing protocol for international travellers surveillance at the airports upon …

Kerala Govt Announces More Stringent Steps to Contain Spread of Coronavirus
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Govt Announces More Stringent Steps to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

News 18  

Kerala has announced more stringent steps to contain the spread of coronavirus in the State after daily cases show an upward jump after the elections on April 6. The State Disaster Management Authority in Kerala has issued more restrictions, including limiting the time and number of people attending all kinds of functions. In local bodies having high TPR, the District …

Kerala imposes fresh restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread | Here are the rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala imposes fresh restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread | Here are the rules

India Today  

In view of the rising cases of Covid-19, Kerala has imposed fresh restrictions to curb the spread of infection in the state. State chief secretary VP Joy on Monday convened a meeting of the core committee on the current Covid-19 situation in the state and decided to introduce strict measures. OVER 5,000 CASES REPORTED ON SUNDAY Kerala on Monday reported …

No Covid Test Required for Attending Odisha Assembly's Budget Session: Speaker
3 years, 11 months ago

No Covid Test Required for Attending Odisha Assembly's Budget Session: Speaker

News 18  

Legislators will not have to undergo a COVID-19 test for attending the Budget Session of the Odisha Assembly that will begin on February 18, Speaker SN Patro said on Tuesday. An RT-PCR test for COVID-19 was made mandatory for the MLAs, assembly staff and others to attend the previous two sessions of the House. Those attending the session, including the …

COVID-19 Tests : Kerala High Court Directs Govt To Consider Private Labs' Objections Against Price Cap
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 Tests : Kerala High Court Directs Govt To Consider Private Labs' Objections Against Price Cap

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Government to consider the grievances of private laboratories against the November order which capped the price of COVID-19 tests as Rs 1500.A single bench of Justice PV Asha directed the Government to take a decision within 3 weeks from the date of receipt of the. The Kerala High Court has directed the …

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