Kerala approves Central govt’s lockdown norms

The state government issued an order approving the guidelines announced by the Centre for phase-2 unlocking of general lockdown.

As part of Unlock 1.0, while churches and temples have been given nod to open for worship,the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese in Kerala has decided to not open churches anytime soon. (Photo| EPS, A Sanesh)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government issued an order approving the guidelines announced by the Centre for phase-2 unlocking of general lockdown. As per the order, the regulations and guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs would be applicable to the entire state. Issuing the guidelines for phase-2 unlocking, the Centre has extended the general lockdown in containment zones and regulated activities in a planned manner outside containment zones.