Local bodies step up drive against COVID in Kollam

Special test drive for merchants, workers and shop staff on a daily basis

With the government relaxing the lockdown restrictions prior to Onam, various local bodies in the district have stepped up their preventive measures against COVID-19. The district administration has issued new guidelines to ensure crowd control in shops and other business outlets. The Mynagappally grama panchayat, which falls in the C category, is conducting a special test drive for merchants and workers. In Yeroor, the police, merchants, health workers and volunteers participated in panchayat and ward-level meetings and revised instructions have been given to all.