Thiruvananthapuram: With six more new cases of coronavirus patients testing positive on Tuesday, the total number of positive cases in Kerala has reached 12 said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Kerala cabinet held a meeting and we had a brief of what's happening from various district health officials, Government decided to close down all educational institutions in the state for the month of March. But all the examinations will be held as normal.
"There will be no examination for classes 1 to 7, while the others will have examinations as usual. We have also decided to see that all the government functions in the state for the month of March be cancelled. In the best interests of all movie halls and dramas should not function. Marriages that are fixed, should be held in a low profile manner, likewise there should be no gala festivities that are associated with all religious establishments," " said Vijayan while speaking to the media here.
"There need be no reason for worries as all what's needed is to be cautious and everyone should behave in a responsible manner. At the moment 1116 people are under observation. Just as we managed this when three cases were reported before, we will be able to manage this time also," said Vijayan
The worst affected districts Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam, there are six positive coronavirus cases patients quarantined.
About 20 patients are in isolation at Pathanamthitta, including a two year old child, while about a dozen are at Kochi, eight at Kollam and a few others at Kottayam. The tests results of these people are expected tomorrow evening.
Monday night, a person in isolation ran away in Pathanamthitta, however, brought him back to the district hospital.
If the tests results which are expected tomorrow turn negative, then the health authorities can breathe easy and can safely assume that things are well under control.
At Pathanamthitta, especially in places, like Ranni, the streets wore a deserted look and at the main bus station of the 75 private buses , only 45 have operated, Tuesday morning.
State Police chief Loknath Behra has directed crack down on misuse of social media in connection with coronavirus. Even those who would forward false messages be dealt with and based on this directive, four cases have been registered for playing foul in the social media. The Pinarayi Vijayan government is holding a special cabinet meeting, Tuesday to take stock of things and with the final examinations to be held later this month.
