Chief Minister, Shri Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the Covid preventive measure and restrictions will be strengthened in cities across Kerala. “So far we have been able to contain the spread of the outbreak but we should remember that any carelessness will increase the spread and in cities, the chances of an outbreak are more.

That’s why we were forced to implement triple lockdown and maximum restrictions in some cities. If left unchecked, it may cause super spread leading to community spread. The situation in Thiruvananthapuram should not repeat in Kochi and Kozhikode.

The test positivity rate is high in Kochi and it is a matter of concern.”

People who have recovered from Covid should stay at home for seven days. Migrant workers returning to Kerala must undergo the mandatory 14 days quarantine.