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More restrictions in Kerala as COVID-19 sees no decline; 5,692 new cases on Monday

Restrictions come as Kerala is tackling a COVID-19 surge, depleting vaccine stocks

Virus Outbreak India

Kerala recorded 5,692 COVID-19 cases on Monday, pushing the caseload to 11,72,882. As many as 2,474 people were cured of the infection, taking the total recoveries to 11,20,174. The active cases touched 47,596, Health Minister K.K. Shailaja said in a press release.

In the last 24 hours ending 2pm, 45,417 samples were tested and the test positivity rate was 12.53 per cent. 

With 11 deaths being reported on Monday, the state's death toll has risen to 4,794.

Of the positive cases, 23 were health workers, while 188 had come from outside the state and 5,088 infected through contact. The source of infection of 393 among them is unknown.

One UK returnee has also tested positive for coronavirus.

More restrictions

The Kerala government on Monday announced new restrictions in the state in wake of the recent COVID surge.

• Restaurants and shops are to close at 9 pm

• Public events cannot be longer than two hours.

• More than 200 people will not be allowed in functions.

• In closed door events, only 100 people are allowed.

• Restaurants to function with only 50 per cent of its seating capacity.

• Mega shopping festivals have been banned.

• Food shall not be served during public functions. Packed food can be given instead.

The measures come as Kerala is tackling both a COVID-19 surge and fast depleting vaccine stocks.

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