Lockdown Curbs Eased In Restricted Manner In Kerala, Public Transport Opens

The chief minister had earlier said that there will be relaxation on the curbs in the state based on the average weekly Test Positivity rate in Local Self Government bodies.

After 40 days of COVID-19 induced lockdown, Kerala on Thursday limped back to normal as the government eased the curbs allowing shops to open in a restricted manner and permitting public transport on a limited basis. In the major towns, where the Test Positivity rate (TPR) was less, people could be seen venturing out as the state was under lockdown since May 8. The chief minister had earlier said that there will be relaxation on the curbs in the state based on the average weekly TPR in Local Self Government bodies. The state-run beverages outlets witnessed rush in most of the places on Thursday, but tipplers strictly followed the social distancing norm and other COVID-19 health protocols.