Kerala reported its biggest one-day increase in coronavirus cases on Friday
Thiruvananthapuram:
Large gatherings have been banned in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, until October 31 after a spike in coronavirus cases. The state reported 9,258 positive cases on Friday, the highest peak in a single day. With 4,092 recoveries, the state also posted the highest recoveries in a day.
While no more than five people are allowed to gather in public places in Kerala as of October 3, strict regulations for meetings have been set in Thiruvananthapuram, even in private places.
Within the containment zones, no gathering or event involving more than five people is allowed, except weddings or funerals, where up to 20 people can attend.
Outside of containment zones, no more than five people are allowed in a group at a time in public places.
“All indoor gatherings, such as social, cultural, political, academic, religious and inaugural functions, will be limited to 20 participants, including prayers and funerals,” the government said in an order. However, weddings with a gathering of 50 people have been allowed.
Public transportation, government institutions, commercial establishments, industries, and hospitals can function in full compliance with social distancing and chain-breaking protocols. All exams that were announced prior to October 2 will be conducted on schedule following strict security guidelines.
The order of Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Navjot Khosa read: “I have been made to appear that a further increase in positive COVID-19 cases is imminent despite the best collective efforts of all departments and if bans are not implemented. strict, will endanger human lives in large numbers. “
“The requirement of certain general restrictions, particularly in meetings, and the strict implementation of the COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing, is very essential and urgent to handle the pandemic situation of COVID-19 in the district,” said the order .
Previously, an order issued by Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta said that district magistrates can assess the situation on the ground in their districts and use the relevant provisions and orders of section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to control the spread of the coronavirus. .
On Wednesday, as part of its “Unlock5” plan, the center had said that schools and universities, closed since March when the nationwide closure was announced, will be able to reopen from October 15.
However, the final call has been left in the hands of the states and the institutions involved. Online and distance learning will continue to be the preferred mode of teaching and will be encouraged, the center said.
The government also gave the green light to cinemas, multiplex cinemas and exhibition halls, but their reopening will be mitigated with certain restrictions.
India added 81,484 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its tally close to the 64 lakh mark, government data showed this morning. A total of 1,095 virus-related deaths were reported in the same period, the data showed. The country now has 63,94,068 cases. Of this, 9.4 lakh are active cases.
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