In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in Kerala, the state government reinstated a series of restrictions, including limiting the functioning of all shops only till 9 pm.
As many as 7,515 more coronavirus cases were reported in Kerala on Tuesday taking the total number of active cases to 52,132.
As per the fresh restrictions, the maximum number of persons at outdoor functions may be restricted to 200 and 100 in the case of indoor venues and the duration should not exceed two hours.
If more persons need to be allowed, all should produce a negative RT-PCR certificate obtained within 72 hours prior to the event. Serving food at functions would not be allowed. Instead, food packets shall be given.
Gatherings like Iftar parties during the ongoing Ramzan month should be avoided. Hotels and cinema theatres should adhere to the 50 per cent capacity rule. The government also directed shops and hotels to promote door delivery.
Transport buses should not carry passengers beyond the seating capacity to avoid passengers standing.
In local bodies with high test positivity rate, the district magistrate may impose restrictions under CrPC 144.
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