THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of the surge in Covid cases, the state government has decided to enforce stringent restrictions, on par with those enforced during weekends, from Tuesday to Sunday. Violators will be punished under sections of the Epidemic Diseases Act.
Migrant labourers allowed to work, ration shops to function
KEY RESTRICTIONS
Only neighbourhood shops dealing with medicines, newspapers, food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat, fish and toddy will be allowed to function
Repair and service centres of vehicles and equipment will be allowed
Movement of medical oxygen should be facilitated by all agencies
Home delivery of essential items should be encouraged to minimise movement of individuals outside their homes
Restaurants and eateries should be allowed only to cater to parcel and home delivery and should be closed by 9pm
Banks may function on working days from 10am to 1pm for the public
Long-distance bus services, trains and air travel permitted
Migrant workers can continue to work wherever they are by adhering to Covid protocol