Kerala Capital Thiruvananthapuram extended Lockdown till July 28
Accordingly the lockdown in thiruvananthapuram to contain the spread of COVID-19 has been extended until July 28, as the state capital has been seeing a steady rise in cases. The lockdown had earlier been imposed for two weeks from July 6 till July 20. The extension was announced on sunday after community transmission was reported in two areas of the city, namely Poonthura and Pulluvila, with a triple lockdown imposed in coastal areas in the city.
Only essential services have been allowed to operate in the city during the lockdown and this order will continue for another week. The new order asks construction workers to stay at their place of work and not travel home. The order also says that the office of the accountant general’s office will be allowed to function with 30% of staff. Permission has also been granted to operate waste management units at kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) Park and the manufacturing units of medical equipment.
Moreover in the last four days, 18 staff members of the thiruvananthapuram Medical college Hospital in the city have tested positive for the coronavirus. Three patients who were under treatment in the surgery, orthopedic and super specialty wards have also been infected. Following this, 150 staff members of the hospital, including 40 doctors and 80 nurses have been placed on quarantine. According to reports, the three patients who were admitted to the hospital first got COVID-19 and the doctors were their primary contacts.