Kerala allows reopening of shopping complexes, barber shops; sale of liquor to resume soon

Leing COVID battle in country, Kerala has w anunced that shopping complexes in state can reopen with 50% shops on a rotational basis. anuncement comes after Centre anunced extension of lockdown on Sunday till May 31. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijaya on Monday also anunced reopening of barber shops and beauty parlours in state without use of air conditioning. However, only hair cutting and shaving services have been allowed. 

Meanwhile, state has reported 29 fresh cases out of which 21 were repatriated from abro, informed Chief Minister Vijayan. He ded that 7 h returned from or states while 1 individual was infected through contact. state has reported 601 cases of Coronavirus till date while 497 off m have recovered. Only 4 deaths have been witnessed in state. 

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In dition to existing relaxations, Chief Minister has also anunced that state-run liquor shops BEVCO to open after only system is reied by officials. Bars have been allowed to sell liquor only as takeaways while clubs can sell food and liquor as a parcel for members. 

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Public transport to be allowed

Kerala has also decided to allow public transport in a restricted manner with an increased travel fare. Transport Minister  A K Saseendran anunced that initially public transport will be allowed only for intra-district services, however, hotspots will be avoided. increase in minimum charge is to compensate for short of passengers. transport minister has also assured that inter-state and inter-district services will be allowed after assessment based on Centre's guidelines. 

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