COVID-19 cases rising in this state, complete lockdown to be imposed [Details Inside]

Kerala Complete Lockdown: The second wave of coronavirus in India has started to decline but it is not over yet. As various states announced relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions following a decline in cases, there are still some states which are going back to the restrictions as people are not adhering to the COVID appropriate behavior. In view of the rising coronavirus cases, the Kerala government has announced to impose a complete lockdown on July 17 and 18. Also Read | Coronavirus: India’s Active cases constitute 1.39 percent of total cases As per the order issued by the government, the present categorization of Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) based on seven-day average TPR vide GO (Rt) No.500/2021/DMD dated 06.07.2021 would continue. The exemptions and restrictions already applicable to the respective category areas will continue. Also Read | Kanwar Yatra 2021: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, UP government to allow pilgrimage Meanwhile, the banks can allow the public on all five days of operation. However, July 17, 2021, will be a holiday for banks and other financial institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The shops in categories 'A', 'B' and 'C' LSGIs will be allowed to open till 8 pm on the days in which they are allowed already. Even the Collectors have been authorized to declare micro-containment zones and implement special intensified stringent restrictions in specific areas in A, B, and C LSGIs after analyzing the existing TPR, number of active cases, and other factors in the area. Hence, there will be a complete lockdown on July 17 and 18 (Saturday and Sunday) in Kerala with the same guidelines as issued for June 12 and 13 vide Government Orders GO(Rt) No.459/2021/DMD dated 07.06.2021 and GO(Rt). -PTC News

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