The Health Department released updated safety rules in May after Kerala reported 182 additional COVID-19 cases. According to Health Minister Veena George, the state has to be vigilant since COVID instances are rising abroad as well.

Where Do Most Cases Occur?

Kottayam: 57 instances

Ernakulam: 34 instances.

30 instances in Thiruvananthapuram

The administration is now keeping a tight eye on the issue and monitoring hospital admissions as well as case counts.

Why is this taking place?

In nations like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, cases are also on the rise. Although the new Omicron variants (JN.1, LF.7, and NB 1.8) are rapidly spreading, most individuals only appear to have moderate symptoms.

Kerala’s New Safety Regulations:

If you have a cold, cough, sore throat, or breathing problems, use a mask.

Masks must be used while in hospitals.

Masks should be worn in public by the elderly, expectant mothers, and those with weakened immune systems.

Hospital employees, including doctors and nurses, are required to wear masks at work.

Hospitals need to

Use RT-PCR to test symptomatic individuals.

Make sure you have adequate test kits and safety equipment on hand.