Kerala Lockdown

Kerala: 'Triple lockdowns' from today in four districts; shops selling essentials to be open for three days a week

During the triple lockdown, banks, insurance and financial services will be available from 10 am to 1 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Kerala govt caps prices of medical items required to treat COVID-19, including PPE kits and N95 masks

As per the order, a PPE kit cannot be priced higher than Rs 273 and an N95 mask cannot cost more than Rs 22. A pulse oximeter now will not cost more than Rs 1,500

COVID-19 news update: Maharashtra, Delhi report drop in cases; Sputnik V vaccine launched at Rs 995

However, states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram, and Nagaland saw a tightening of restrictions in a bid to curb the spread of infection.

More states announce lockdown as India sees record 4,187 COVID1-9 deaths, over 4 lakh cases in 24 hrs

The DCGI approved a new drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the DRDO as adjunct therapy. The defence ministry claimed the drug helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence

Kerala undergoes complete lockdown amid COVID surge; 25,000 cops deployed to enforce restrictions

All borders are under the strict surveillance of the police and only freight vehicles and those having permission from the authorities concerned are permitted through check-posts

Strict COVID-19 curbs in Kerala from Saturday: Nine-day lockdown announced as state sees record spike

The lockdown would come into force on 8 May morning and extend up to 16 May, according to official sources.

Kerala CM announces compulsory quarantine for its residents coming from red zones in other states as 1,80,540 register to return

Kerala government announced new quarantine guidelines for those stranded Malayalees coming in from Red Zones in other states