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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday did not rule out a total Statewide lockdown given the worrying spike in COVID-19 infections.

Mr. Vijayan said infections continued to spiral upwards with new cases marginally rising above the 1,000 mark for the second consecutive day.


“The current pandemic situation is dire. Kerala cannot afford to drop its guard. The administration might be compelled to take strong measures to prevent transmission and formation of new clusters. The drastic regulations might perhaps entail a Statewide lockdown,” he said.

The public should not wait for a formal announcement from the government. They should stay indoors as far as possible and venture out only for emergencies. Non-disabled and healthy persons should report for voluntary social work. Students should actively participate in the State’s bid to retard the momentum of the pandemic, he said.