Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Heatwave
Coronavirus Cases In India
COVID-19 Vaccination
Fuel Price Hike
COVID-19 Guidelines
Cyclone Asani
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Kerala imposes complete weekend lockdown following spike in COVID-19 cases
India

Kerala imposes complete weekend lockdown following spike in COVID-19 cases

Kerala imposes complete weekend lockdown following spike in COVID-19 cases
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Jul 29, 2021, 02:07 pm 3 min read
Kerala imposes complete weekend lockdown following spike in COVID-19 cases
Kerala has registered more than 22,000 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and Wednesday

As Kerala continues to witness a spike in COVID-19 cases, CM Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has decided to enforce a complete weekend lockdown in the state on July 31 and August 1 to curb the virus spread. Meanwhile, the Centre is dispatching a six-member team to Kerala to assess the situation there and aid the civil administration in dealing with the surging infections. Here's more.

Weekend lockdown
Kerala logged 22,000+ cases consecutively on Tuesday, Wednesday this week

To note, Kerala has seen a marked surge in coronavirus infections lately, registering over 22,000 cases consecutively on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Kerala will be under complete lockdown on July 31 and August 1 in view of the spike in cases, according to the state government. To recall, the Kerala government earlier imposed a complete lockdown last weekend, on July 24-25, as well.

Centre's team
NCDC Director-led six-member team to reach Kerala on Friday

Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday tweeted the Centre is sending a six-member team—led by the Director of National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) SK Singh—to Kerala. The team will arrive in the state on Friday. "As large number of COVID cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will aid state's ongoing efforts in COVID-19 management (sic)," wrote the minister.

Situation in Kerala
Kerala now has over 1.5 lakh active cases of COVID-19

On Wednesday, Kerala recorded as many as 22,056 new cases of COVID-19. The number of active cases in the state is reportedly over 1.5 lakh. The state government authorities have also identified some of the worst-hit districts due to the recent spike in infections. They include Malappuram, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kottayam.

Details
Existing categorization of LSGIs, restrictions, relaxations to continue: Official order

According to an official order issued by Kerala's Chief Secretary Dr. VP Roy, the existing categorization of Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) and restrictions/relaxations based on seven-day test positivity rates will continue to be in place. The government also directed District Collectors to identify/demarcate micro-containment zones across all districts and ensure intensified restrictions are imposed in such regions to reduce the number of cases.

Cases
India recorded over 43,500 fresh cases in last 24 hours

On the other hand, India on Thursday morning reported 43,509 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, pushing the overall nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,15,28,114. Also, 640 new fatalities were recorded in the same period, taking the country's death toll to 4,22,662. The number of active cases in India, however, has once again breached the four lakh mark.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Ramya Patelkhana
Ramya Patelkhana
Mail
Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
Latest
Kerala
Pinarayi Vijayan
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Lockdown
Related
Latest
Global wheat prices surge by 6% after India's export ban
Global wheat prices surge by 6% after India's export ban Business
IPL 2022, MI vs SRH: Pitch report, stats, streaming details
IPL 2022, MI vs SRH: Pitch report, stats, streaming details Sports
5 reasons why we believe 'Vikram' could be 'Kaithi's spin-off
5 reasons why we believe 'Vikram' could be 'Kaithi's spin-off Entertainment
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sign Akash Madhwal for remaining matches
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sign Akash Madhwal for remaining matches Sports
Common pregnancy cravings and what do they mean
Common pregnancy cravings and what do they mean Lifestyle
Kerala
Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east
Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east India
Early monsoon to hit Kerala coast on May 27: IMD
Early monsoon to hit Kerala coast on May 27: IMD India
Tomato flu afflicts 80 Kerala kids: Know symptoms, prevention tips
Tomato flu afflicts 80 Kerala kids: Know symptoms, prevention tips India
5 must-have items for a beach vacation
5 must-have items for a beach vacation Lifestyle
Domestic travel will trump foreign trips this summer: Report
Domestic travel will trump foreign trips this summer: Report Lifestyle
More News
Pinarayi Vijayan
Army rescues Kerala trekker trapped on hill for two days
Army rescues Kerala trekker trapped on hill for two days India
Kerala: Section 144 in Alappuzha after BJP, SDPI leaders' killing
Kerala: Section 144 in Alappuzha after BJP, SDPI leaders' killing Politics
Kerala: 21 dead, several missing due to excess rains
Kerala: 21 dead, several missing due to excess rains India
Kerala: Nipah victim's 188 contacts identified; 2 health workers symptomatic
Kerala: Nipah victim's 188 contacts identified; 2 health workers symptomatic India
Kerala: Calls for strict lockdown grow as COVID-19 surge continues
Kerala: Calls for strict lockdown grow as COVID-19 surge continues India
More News
Coronavirus
COVID-19: India logs 3,303 new cases; 39 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 3,303 new cases; 39 more deaths India
COVID-19 XE variant reported by Gujarat; detected in 67-year-old man
COVID-19 XE variant reported by Gujarat; detected in 67-year-old man India
COVID-19 vaccine precautionary dose available for 18+ from April 10
COVID-19 vaccine precautionary dose available for 18+ from April 10 India
COVID-19 survivors at risk of developing serious blood clots: Study
COVID-19 survivors at risk of developing serious blood clots: Study Technology
COVID-19: India reports 1,660 new cases, 4,100 more deaths
COVID-19: India reports 1,660 new cases, 4,100 more deaths India
More News
COVID-19
COVID-19: India logs 2,202 new cases; 27 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 2,202 new cases; 27 more deaths India
COVID-19: India logs 2,487 fresh cases, 13 more fatalities
COVID-19: India logs 2,487 fresh cases, 13 more fatalities India
North Korea: 8,20,620 fresh COVID-19 cases in just 3 days
North Korea: 8,20,620 fresh COVID-19 cases in just 3 days World
COVID-19: India logs 2,858 fresh cases, 11 more fatalities
COVID-19: India logs 2,858 fresh cases, 11 more fatalities India
North Korea reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, isolates 1,87,800 people
North Korea reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, isolates 1,87,800 people World
More News
Lockdown
COVID-19: Students fall sick as schools reopen after 2 years
COVID-19: Students fall sick as schools reopen after 2 years India
Priyanka Gandhi slams PM for blaming Congress for COVID-19 spread
Priyanka Gandhi slams PM for blaming Congress for COVID-19 spread Politics
'Won't impose lockdown if…' what Delhi CM said on COVID-19
'Won't impose lockdown if…' what Delhi CM said on COVID-19 Delhi
West Bengal COVID-19 restrictions: What's allowed; what's not
West Bengal COVID-19 restrictions: What's allowed; what's not India
As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow
As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow India
More News
Related
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani submits resignation; thanks BJP for opportunity
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani submits resignation; thanks BJP for opportunity Politics
COVID-19: The R-naught of coronavirus in India surges to 1.01
COVID-19: The R-naught of coronavirus in India surges to 1.01 India
Kerala imposes 2-day complete lockdown before easing curbs for Bakrid
Kerala imposes 2-day complete lockdown before easing curbs for Bakrid India
COVID-19: Karnataka, Kerala extend lockdown; curfew in Goa to continue
COVID-19: Karnataka, Kerala extend lockdown; curfew in Goa to continue India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022