COVID-19 surge | Lockdown begins in Kerala
The Hindu
People told to remain indoors and avoid inessential travel.
Kerala went into lockdown at 6 a.m. on May 8 as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. People have been asked to remain indoors and avoid inessential travel. The police have introduced a slew of measures for the strict enforcement of the restrictions, which will be in effect till May 16. Vigil has been stepped up along the inter-district borders as well. The police will issue passes for essential travel. The online system for issuing the passes will come into effect by May 8 evening, police officials said. Citizens can also call the helpline number 112 in emergencies.More Related News
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