Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (May 29) introduced another week extension of the statewide lockdown till June 9, to comprise the unfold of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chief Minister introduced the extension of the curfew at a press convention.
The state has been underneath lockdown since May 8 following the sharp rise in coronavirus circumstances.
The Chief Minister additionally introduced withdrawal of “triple lockdown” in Malappuram district, the place the variety of circumstances was excessive.
However, the overall lockdown will proceed within the district together with different districts within the state.
The authorities had earlier prolonged statewide lockdown twice–on May 16 and May 23–after reviewing the state of affairs.
Kerala on Friday (May 28) stated the tempo of COVID-19 vaccination within the state has come down drastically due to the restricted provide and urged the Centre to take measures to guarantee steady provide of photographs.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated the state was doing 2.5 lakh vaccinations per day when the vaccine provide was common.
COVID-19 circumstances in Kerala continued its downward pattern, with the state on Friday logging 22,318 infections, taking the caseload to 24.40 lakh, whereas 194 deaths pushed the toll to 8,257.
(With inputs from information company ANI)
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