Summary:
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 18 (PTI) The Kerala government on Tuesday decided to strictly implement the COVID-19 health protocols as there is a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the state which reported over 28,500 new infections.
Kerala which had recorded 2,435 new positive cases on January 1 witnessed a steady rise in the number of cases.
The daily cases increased to 5,296 on January 7.
On January 12 the daily infection rate went up to 12,742 and the state reported 22,946 fresh infections on January 17.
The state government has informed that a decision on restrictions including the closure of colleges and offices and curbs on people traveling in public transport among other matters will be discussed and decided in the COVID-19 evaluation meeting to be held on Thursday.
The chief minister, who is abroad for the purpose of treatment, will chair the meeting online, government sources said.