Kerala on Thursday announced a complete lockdown from May 8 and extended up to May 16 due to surge in covid-19 cases. Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern state reported 42,464 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day count so far, pushing the tally to 17,86,396, while 63 more patients succumbed to the infection, taking the toll to 5,628, the state government said.
During the lockdown shops including ration shops, dealing with groceries, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and fish products will be allowed to remain open.
Meanwhile, not more than 20 people will be allowed in marriage functions fixed before the lockdown. The families will be required to inform the police and register themselves on the Jagratha portal.
Funerals will be allowed to be attended by 20 persons only.
In addition, use of taxis and auto-rickshaws and cab services including Uber, Ola, etc. will be permitted only to procure essential commodities, medicines, and attend to medical emergencies. These will also be allowed to transport from/to airports and railway stations with proof of ticket.