Kerala govt extends lockdown in containment zones till June 30

In line with Central guidelines, Kerala government on Monday extended lockdown in containment zones till June 30, but eased curbs in many sectors including allowing indoor film and television shoots and inter-district bus services connecting neighbouring districts, even as it me it clear schools will not reopen till July end.

No outdoor shooting will be allowed. Indoor shooting of films will be allowed with a maximum participation of 50 people and following strict health precautionary measures, while for television shoots only up to 25 people would be allowed, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

Giving details of easing lockdown restrictions, Vijayan said those coming from outside state will have to register with government's 'COVID Jagratha portal' and travel after taking pass. containment zones will remain under a curfew-like situation and people will be allowed only for attending funeral of close relatives and y should approach police station for passes, he said.

For train journey, passengers coming with return tickets from or states, need not undergo quarantine. government also decided to allow conduct of marriages at Lord Krishna temple at Guruvayoor, but with limited participation of not more than 50 people.

In or temples in state, permission h been given earlier itself for conducting weddings, he said. Inter-district bus service can be allowed in a limited manner connecting neighbouring districts, Vijayan said, ding, no standing passengers would be allowed.

All passengers would have to wear masks and sanitizers should be provided in bus. Besides car driver, three passengers can travel in a four-wheeler, while in autorickshaws, only two passengers would be allowed, he said.

Chief Minister said acemic session in state began on Monday through an online facility and me it clear that schools will not open until July end.

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