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The authorities have banned the entry of outsiders while essential items are being supplied in the hamlets free of cost. The legislator added the authorities were working towards ensuring minimal contact between the residents and outsiders until the pandemic is contained. “Community kitchens launched in all panchayats will be of help to the tribal population as well. The government’s tribal promoters have made people aware of various helpline numbers,” he said. Tribal promoters are visiting homes daily to check for symptoms.“There are negligible number of non-resident Keralites among the tribal population..