Kerala relaxes Covid curbs, weekend lockdown only on Sundays
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala relaxes Covid curbs, weekend lockdown only on Sundays

India Today  

The Kerala Government in its new order on Wednesday relaxed Covid curbs and said weekend lockdown will only be imposed on Sundays. Health Minister Veena George said there could be triple lockdowns in areas where positivity is 10 per 1,000 of the population. "Only persons who have taken at least one dose of the Covid vaccine before two weeks, or who are in possession of RT-PCR negative certificate taken 72 hours before or who is in possession of Covid-19 positive results more than a month old will be allowed inside in shops, markets, banks, public and private offices, financial institutions, factories, industrial establishments, open tourist spaces and other establishments. Read: Negligence in home isolation, low contact tracing ratio behind Kerala's high Covid numbers: Central team On the issue of vaccination, state Health Minister Veena George said, "Our objective is to provide vaccination to the maximum population within a short time. Referring to ICMR's recent sero-survey, Veena George said 56 per cent of the state's population has not been infected, which is why daily new cases are likely to remain higher in Kerala compared to other states.

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Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue
2 years, 8 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 …

Kerala's Active Covid Cases Jump 10 Times Since Jan 1; 19-Fold Rise in Daily Infections
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala's Active Covid Cases Jump 10 Times Since Jan 1; 19-Fold Rise in Daily Infections

News 18  

The active Covid-19 cases in Kerala have increased by more than 10 times since January 1 while daily infections were up by over 19 times during the same period, the official state government data analysed by CNN-News18 shows. Kerala reported 18,904 active Covid-19 cases on January 1 and the caseload has jumped to 1.99 lakh in the last three weeks. …

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not
2 years, 11 months ago

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not

Firstpost  

The Tamil Nadu government has extended COVID-19 restrictions till 31 January in order to contain the transmission of the virus besides imposing complete lockdowns on Sundays The roads of Chennai wore a deserted look on Sunday as the city observed its second lockdown as part of its plan to impose complete lockdown on all Sundays in Tamil Nadu, amid rising …

No weekend lockdown in Mumbai for now, no ICU patients at COVID center: Mayor
2 years, 11 months ago

No weekend lockdown in Mumbai for now, no ICU patients at COVID center: Mayor

India TV News  

Highlights The mayor said that 2500 beds are available at the BKC Jumbo COVID-19 Centre Most patients are asymptomatic, she said There have been no deaths at the centre since December 1 Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday said that weekend lockdown will not be imposed in the city for now. She further said …

Tamil Nadu announces complete lockdown on Sundays, night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu announces complete lockdown on Sundays, night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Restaurant takeaways will be allowed between 7 am and 10 pm. No food delivery will be allowed after this time, the new rules said The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced night curfews from tomorrow and also enforced a shutdown on Sundays to fight against the rising COVID-19 cases. According to the latest rules issued by the state government, a …

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge

News 18  

Tamil Nadu will witness a complete lockdown on Sundays and public places such as beaches, clubs, malls and cinema halls will be out of bounds from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6 after a 58% surge in Covid-19 cases was reported in the last 24 hours, with the sharpest increase in fresh infections detected in Chennai with 1,489 …

Night curfew in Kerala from December 30 – January 2 | Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Night curfew in Kerala from December 30 – January 2 | Details

India Today  

With the Omicron threat looming over the holiday season, Kerala government has decided to impose night curfew starting December 30. The night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am will be in effect till January 2. Many other states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, have already imposed curfews and restrictions in view of the rising number of …

India reports 14,306 fresh Covid cases; Kerala highest contributor
3 years, 2 months ago

India reports 14,306 fresh Covid cases; Kerala highest contributor

Hindustan Times  

India reported 14,306 fresh cases of coronavirus disease and 443 related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Monday. The health ministry also said that the country's active caseload now stands at 167,695, the lowest in 239 days, and accounts for less than 1 per cent of total infections. The …

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees below 10,000 new cases after 4 days
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees below 10,000 new cases after 4 days

Business Standard  

Coronavirus live updates: India reported 19,740 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, said the health ministry on Saturday. India reported 19,740 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, said the health ministry on Saturday. World coronavirus updates: Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have submitted an application to US regulators to administer their Covid-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to …

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'

News 18  

With the coronavirus caseload crossing 41.51 lakh, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asked the local self government bodies in the state to intervene effectively in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and said neighbourhood committees would be formed to check the spread of the virus. Vijayan said a statewide lockdown was not an option as it would adversely …

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

'Strict Lockdown, Containment Only Solution to Fix Kerala's Rising Covid Graph': Govt Sources
3 years, 3 months ago

'Strict Lockdown, Containment Only Solution to Fix Kerala's Rising Covid Graph': Govt Sources

News 18  

The rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala are expected to come down by mid-September if strict containment and lockdown measures are followed, top sources in the health ministry have said as the southern state struggles to control the spread of the pandemic. “The infection spread has been high for over a month and if strict lockdown is implemented now, in two …

Weekend, night curfew to continue till September 13
3 years, 3 months ago

Weekend, night curfew to continue till September 13

The Hindu  

Night curfew will continue in Dakshina Kannada between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and weekend curfew will be in place between 9 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Monday. Weekend curfew will not affect movement of health care personnel and students attending examinations, whose hall ticket will act as a pass, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. In the order issued …

Kerala logs over 30,000 Covid-19 cases, 115 deaths in 24 hours
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala logs over 30,000 Covid-19 cases, 115 deaths in 24 hours

India Today  

Kerala reported 30,203 new Covid-19 cases and 115 deaths in the past 24 hours. The test positivity rate, which had dipped to 16.74 per cent on Monday, rose to 18.86 per cent after testing of 1,60,152 samples in the last 24 hours. While announcing the night curfew, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala has been witnessing a surge in Covid-19 …

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 15 September; bans places of worship on weekends, beaches
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 15 September; bans places of worship on weekends, beaches

Firstpost  

With the government banning public gathering for religious festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi scheduled to be celebrated on 10 September is expected to be a low-key affair Chennai: Tamil Nadu on Monday announced the closure of beaches on Sundays for the public besides extending the ban on places of worship on weekends and also holding religious festivals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid 19- induced lockdown restrictions in the state till September 15. The state government had earlier issued guidelines on making negative RT-PCR certificates taken 72 hours within the journey or two-dose fully vaccinated certificates compulsory for those coming into the state from Kerala, which has recorded 50% of the total cases …

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Institutional Quarantine For Travelers from Kerala, Night Curfew Eased
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Institutional Quarantine For Travelers from Kerala, Night Curfew Eased

News 18  

The Karnataka government on Monday mandated week-long institutional quarantine for people coming from Kerala. Restrictions on the movement of people enforced at the border with Kerala will continue as there has been no change in the Covid-19 situation in Kerala, Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner K V Rajendra had said earlier in the day. Kerala on Sunday reported 29,836 new …

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

With 46,759 Covid-19 cases, India sees highest single-day rise in 2 months
3 years, 3 months ago

With 46,759 Covid-19 cases, India sees highest single-day rise in 2 months

Hindustan Times  

India on Saturday reported 46,759 new cases of coronavirus disease—the highest in nearly two months—pushed mainly by the surge in Kerala, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. Active cases constitute 1.06 per cent of total cases, the lowest since March 2020, and the national Covid-19 recovery rate stands 97.6 per cent, the Union health ministry said. …

Kerala government to impose night curfew from Monday: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala government to impose night curfew from Monday: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today  

The Kerala government has decided to impose night curfews from Monday to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state, informed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday. While announcing the night curfew, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala has been witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases since the lockdown was relaxed. Effort to keep death count low Despite the high …

Cases rising but don't worry, says Kerala health minister Veena George as state records over 32,000 cases
3 years, 3 months ago

Cases rising but don't worry, says Kerala health minister Veena George as state records over 32,000 cases

India Today  

On a day Kerala recorded 32,801 fresh Covid-19 cases and 179 deaths, Kerala's health minister Veena George in a press conference on Friday said, "Our Covid-19 cases are on the rise but there's nothing to worry about." In a press conference on Thursday, union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said: "Kerala contributed more than 51 per cent of the cases on …

India asks two states to consider night curfews amid COVID spike
3 years, 3 months ago

India asks two states to consider night curfews amid COVID spike

Al Jazeera  

Kerala and Maharashtra asked to consider night curfews in areas with high cases as country reports more than 40,000 new infections for two days in a row. India has asked the states of Kerala and Maharashtra to consider night curfews in areas with high COVID-19 case numbers as the country reported more than 40,000 new infections for two days in …

Making sense of surging Covid-19 cases in Kerala
3 years, 3 months ago

Making sense of surging Covid-19 cases in Kerala

India Today  

On August 1, Kerala reported more than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases. However, data analysed by India Today’s Data Intelligence Unit shows that even as Kerala has been consistently reporting daily confirmed cases on the higher side the whole of August, there is no surge in demand for hospital beds. Between August 19 to 25, the state added 1.3 lakh new …

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

India hits new Covid jab milestone, Delhi to reopen schools; third wave fear keeps authorities on alert | Key points
3 years, 3 months ago

India hits new Covid jab milestone, Delhi to reopen schools; third wave fear keeps authorities on alert | Key points

India Today  

India hit a major milestone by administering over 1 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses in a single day on Friday. Further, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday wrote to the Maharashtra government, saying that even though the trajectory of daily new cases has shown a decline over the last month, there are some districts in Maharashtra which are showing early …

Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff
3 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff

News 18  

Following a dip in coronavirus cases, the Bihar government has decided to ease lockdown restrictions in the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the decision in a series of tweets, saying that the Covid situation was reviewed and all shops, shopping malls, parks, and religious places will be allowed to open normally. कोविड की स्थिति की समीक्षा की गई। कोरोना …

Why Kerala cannot afford another prolonged lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Why Kerala cannot afford another prolonged lockdown

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has emerged as a political brand, steering the state with determination in times of calamities and a pandemic. “Prolonged lockdown, closure of educational institutions, restrictions imposed on trade, commerce, industry, travel, shutdown of tourist centers have inflicted unprecedented recession in all sectors of the state’s economy. In his paper, titled “Sixty Years of Kerala’s Economy—Economic …

Cannot Enforce Covid Guidelines at Gunpoint, People Have to Do it Themselves: Experts on Rising Infection Rate in Kerala
3 years, 4 months ago

Cannot Enforce Covid Guidelines at Gunpoint, People Have to Do it Themselves: Experts on Rising Infection Rate in Kerala

News 18  

Relaxations in movement during the festival season coupled with people not following Covid guidelines are behind Kerala’s rising TPR and the state accounting for more than half of the country’s virus caseload, medical experts said on Sunday and added that people cannot be made to follow the norms at gunpoint, rather they need to modify their behaviour on their own. …

More Covid vaccine doses for Kerala assures Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
3 years, 4 months ago

More Covid vaccine doses for Kerala assures Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured that Kerala will be given more vaccine doses in the coming days. He held a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and later said that the Centre will provide every possible assistance to Kerala to tackle the COVID-19 situation. In the coming days, the Kerala government will be given more vaccine …

Allowing religious gatherings was a bad idea: Govt panel director on Covid spike in Kerala
3 years, 4 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 …

Kerala to witness two-fold increase in Covid cases: Health Minister Veena George
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala to witness two-fold increase in Covid cases: Health Minister Veena George

India Today  

Kerala is likely to witness more than a two-fold increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the coming days as the R-value in some districts is above 1, said the state's health minister, Veena George, in the Assembly on Friday. However, Health Minister Veena George said there could be triple lockdowns in areas where positivity is 10 per 1,000 …

Southern worry: No slowdown in Covid uptick in Kerala
3 years, 4 months ago

Southern worry: No slowdown in Covid uptick in Kerala

India Today  

Active Covid cases refuse to go down in Kerala even as the situation betters in other states such as Maharashtra, once the worst affected region in the country. In the case of Kerala, the latest average weekly rise was more than 17 per cent, with nearly 20,000 cases every day. In terms of daily new cases as well as active …

There is No Need to Panic over Kerala’s COVID Numbers. Here’s Why
3 years, 4 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 …

Opinion: Rising Covid Cases in Kerala Show State Govt's Apathy in Containing Pandemic
3 years, 4 months ago

Opinion: Rising Covid Cases in Kerala Show State Govt's Apathy in Containing Pandemic

News 18  

Has the Kerala model failed? Again, compared to India’s active caseload of merely 1.2%, Kerala’s active caseload is abnormally high at 1.50 lakh cases, with Kerala now accounting for 38% of the country’s overall active cases. The uncalled for and “unscientific” relaxations during Bakri Eid, by the Leftist, Pinarayi Vijayan government in a clear bid to appease Muslims for political …

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge
3 years, 4 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 …

Amidst Covid spike, Kerala administers over 5 lakh vaccines in a day
3 years, 4 months ago

Amidst Covid spike, Kerala administers over 5 lakh vaccines in a day

India Today  

Amidst an alarming spike in Covid-19 cases, Kerala has outdone its record of the most number of coronavirus vaccines administered in a single day. On Friday, the state administered 5.05 lakh vaccines to eligible members of its population. According to the health department, the state has vaccinated 39.3 per cent of its total population with at least the first dose …

Kerala not yet free from Covid second wave, extra caution needed to prevent third wave: Health minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala not yet free from Covid second wave, extra caution needed to prevent third wave: Health minister

India Today  

Kerala is not yet free from the second wave of Covid-19 and therefore, people should be extra cautious and vigilant against transmission of the infection to prevent a third wave from occurring, Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday. At a special meeting held to review the state’s preparedness to handle a third wave, George said about half of the …

Covid-19 surge in Kerala: Weekend lockdown declared, Centre to send 6-member team
3 years, 4 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 …

Kerala Lockdown: Complete weekend shutdown as Covid cases skyrocket
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Lockdown: Complete weekend shutdown as Covid cases skyrocket

India TV News  

Kerala on Thursday has announced a total weekend lockdown across the state amid rising in coronavirus cases. "As a large number of Covid cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will aid the state's ongoing efforts in Covid management," said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Meanwhile, the Kerala government has revised COVID-19 guidelines and allowed photo studios to …

Complete Weekend Lockdown in Kerala Amid 3rd Wave Fears, Centre Sends Team
3 years, 4 months ago

Complete Weekend Lockdown in Kerala Amid 3rd Wave Fears, Centre Sends Team

News 18  

Kerala will go under complete lockdown this weekend as the state reports a surge in coronavirus cases, leading to fear of an imminent third wave. “As a large number of Covid cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will aid the state’s ongoing efforts in Covid management,” said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The BJP on Wednesday blamed …

Complete weekend lockdown to be imposed in Kerala amid spike in Covid cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Complete weekend lockdown to be imposed in Kerala amid spike in Covid cases

India Today  

Kerala government has decided to impose a complete weekend lockdown on July 31 and August 1 due to rising Covid-19 cases in the state. "As part of Covid-19 containment activities, the LSGIs in the state were categorised based on the seven day average Test Positivity Rate and certain relaxations on lockdown were extended to the areas where the TPR is …

Kerala now accounts for 50% of all new Covid cases in India, worried Centre intervenes
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala now accounts for 50% of all new Covid cases in India, worried Centre intervenes

India Today  

The southern state of Kerala now accounts for 50 per cent of all new Covid-19 cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has pointed out. Documents accessed by India Today show that Kottayam in Kerala has seen a 64 per cent increase in Covid-19 cases since June 28. Kerala accounts for 50 per cent of all …

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 relaxes Covid curbs, allows 40 people at places of worship, barber shops to open | Details here
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala govt relaxes Covid curbs, allows 40 people at places of worship, barber shops to open | Details here

India Today  

The Kerala state government on Saturday announced fresh relaxations of its Covid curbs including opening of electronic shops and permission for film shootings. BAKRID CONCESSIONS In light of Bakrid on July 21, shops selling textiles, footwear, jewellery, home appliances and electronic items as well as all types of repair shops and essential goods shops will be allowed to open on …

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 …

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 Model Not a Failure': Health Minister Veena George Says As Covid-19 Cases Remain High in State
3 years, 5 months ago

'Kerala Model Not a Failure': Health Minister Veena George Says As Covid-19 Cases Remain High in State

News 18  

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the Kerala model is not failing and the system is quite successful and hopes that cases will reduce in the next couple of weeks. Veena George told CNN-News18, “In Kerala, we have developed a system where we have always tried to keep the number of cases below the medical capacity threshold. We have …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not

Firstpost  

The state authorities have now allowed restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside shops and snack shops to operate with 50 percent capacity till 9 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till 19 July along with further relaxations of restrictions which will come into effect at 6 am on Monday. Lockdown in Tamil Nadu …

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