In the wake of rising Covid cases in the country, the Kerala government on Monday announced that it will be mandatory for all people in the state to wear masks in all public places, workplaces and gatherings.
The state government, in its January 12 order, has also directed to take effective measures to ensure social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
moreover Government It also directed shops, theaters and organizers of various events to arrange facilities for washing their hands and using sanitizers to ensure the safety of people from possible virus attack.
The order, issued amid concerns about a possible rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, will remain in force in all parts of the state for a period of 30 days from January 12, 2023.
In December 2022, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the state’s Covid preparedness amid fears of a new Covid wave.
Meanwhile, India recorded 114 new coronavirus infections, while active cases dropped to 2,119, according to data updated on Monday by the Union health ministry.
The number of Covid cases has crossed 4.46 crore (4,46,81,154).
According to the data updated at 8 am, the death toll is 5,30,726.
national covid-19 recovery rate The ministry said that has increased to 98.80 percent.
There has been a decrease of 30 in active COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours.
The number of people who have recovered from the disease increased to 4,41,48,309, while the fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 percent.
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