Nipah Virus Outbreak: Will Kerala Impose 'Lockdown' As Cases Continue To Rise? Check Details
Nipah Virus Threat In Kerala: The Kerala Health Department has issued a high alert following the unfortunate demise of two individuals in Kozhikode due to fever, subsequently confirmed to be linked to the Nipah virus by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Sep 14, 2023, 21:26 PM IST
Kerala to continue with Sunday lockdown, daily COVID case crosses 30,000
An exemption was given in the Sunday lockdown in the last two weeks by the state government.
Aug 27, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Kerala extends COVID-19 guidelines, eases lockdown curbs, shops to open 6 days
Shops would remain open and curbs would be eased on August 15 and 22 even though the days fall on Sunday, considering the Independence Day and the Onam festival rush respectively, Health Minister Veena George said.
Aug 04, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Complete weekend lockdown in Kerala to begin today as daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Some of the worst affected districts in Kerala are Malappuram, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam.
Jul 31, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Kerala reels under rising COVID cases, Centre sends 6-member high-level team
The 6-member Central team to Kerala will be headed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director, Health Minister Mandaviya said in a tweet.
Jul 29, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
Breaking News: 2 days complete lockdown imposed in Kerala amid rising COVID-19 cases
Kerala, which is witnessing an alarming spike in daily COVID-19 cases, has further extended the weekend lockdown from this week. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “As large number of Covid cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will assist the state in its ongoing efforts in Covid management.”
Jul 29, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Weekend Lockdown in Kerala, 3rd wave scare amidst rising COVID cases
Kerala recorded more than 22,000 COVID-19 cases yesterday (July 28). Amid the unprecedented rise in numbers, the central government is sending a six-member team from the National Centre for Disease Control to the state.
Jul 29, 2021, 10:20 AM IST
Kerala weekend lockdown begins today: Check what's open and what's closed
Apart from this, the state government has also asked district collectors to identify and demarcate micro-containment zones on a district level.
Jul 24, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Kerala orders complete lockdown on July 24, 25
The further directed the Health and Family Welfare Department to conduct a mass testing campaign on Friday, July 23, with a target of 3 lakh tests across the state with a special focus on districts where the seven-day average COVID positivity rate is above 10 per cent.
Jul 21, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
SC to hear on Tuesday plea against Kerala govt's decision to ease COVID-19 curbs ahead of Bakrid
Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, informed the SC that Kerala has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country.
Jul 19, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
IMA urges Kerala to withdraw order easing COVID-19 curbs ahead of Bakrid
IMA said it would approach the Supreme Court if the Kerala government does not enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour to curtail the rising menace of the viral disease by withdrawing this decision.
Jul 19, 2021, 09:30 AM IST
Kerala relaxes COVID lockdown restrictions due to Bakrid, clothing, jewellery shops to open till 8 pm
The state government said July 18-20 will see fewer restrictions allowing shops including textile, footwear, electronic, fancy and jewellery to remain open till 8 pm.
Jul 16, 2021, 22:58 PM IST
Kerala to continue with weekend lockdown on July 17 and 18, check guidelines here
In category 'A' (TPR rate up to 5 per cent), all types of shops and business establishments will remain open on all days except during weekend lockdown.
Jul 14, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
Virus cases not falling not a concern, all under control: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The Kerala CM said the endeavour of the State from the beginning was to protect as many people as possible from being infected or succumbing to the virus until the vaccine was available for all.
Jul 11, 2021, 00:02 AM IST
Kerala extends COVID lockdown by another week, local bodies classified on TPR basis
The new lockdown restrictions will come into effect from Thursday (July 1) in Kerala.
Jun 30, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
Kerala to implement further relaxations in lockdown rules, check new guidelines
As per the new guidelines, banks will function on Tuesdays and Thursdays also, but the public will not have access to the branches on these days.
Jun 22, 2021, 22:43 PM IST
Kerala eases COVID-19 lockdown restrictions from today, check latest guidelines
The Kerala police had allowed unrestricted traveling in the areas where the COVID test positivity rate (TPR) is less than 8 percent.
Jun 17, 2021, 08:24 AM IST
Kerala to extend lockdown till June 9, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The Chief Minister also announced withdrawal of "triple lockdown" in Malappuram district, where the number of cases was high.
May 29, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
Kerala extends lockdown till May 30, withdraws 'triple lockdown' in Thiruvananthapuram, 2 other districts
Kerala has been under lockdown since May 8 after weekend restrictions and lockdown-like curbs imposed earlier failed to create any desired impact in terms of the daily caseload of the infected persons. On May 16, the lockdown was extended to May 23.
May 21, 2021, 22:50 PM IST
Kerala man steals bus amid lockdown to meet wife, gets arrested
A Kerala man was arrested for allegedly stealing a bus and fooling police officials to meet his wife amid the state-wide lockdown.
May 12, 2021, 16:55 PM IST
