More curbs from May 4, Pinarayi suggests self-lockdown
2 min read By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hinting that the federal government might act robust after the counting of votes, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday mentioned more durable restrictions can be imposed within the state from Tuesday to Sunday, along with these already in place throughout weekend.He urged individuals to practise self-lockdown contemplating the spike in Covid instances.
“As part of toughening the restrictions, the state government has decided to stop indoor and outdoor shootings of movies, serials and documentaries as it will be difficult to maintain social distancing on the sets,” he mentioned.Further, distributors in vegetable and fish markets ought to preserve two-metre social distancing aside from carrying double masks. “The police have been directed to approach market committees to promote online delivery of essential goods in order to reduce rush in markets. Shops flouting guidelines will be closed down,” he mentioned.
The CM mentioned although restrictions are tightened, steps could be taken to make sure that public life doesn’t come to a halt. He additionally mentioned transportation and provide of oxygen can be made simpler. The cops will make it possible for there isn’t any problem with oxygen transportation. The dwelling secretary and the well being secretary are already working to make sure availability of oxygen. The industries secretary has additionally been directed to liaise with the trade on this regard. Vehicles carrying oxygen cylinders, medicines and such must be marked clearly to assist police establish them and move by means of site visitors easily.
A committee has been arrange beneath the house secretary to observe the supply of oxygen. An oxygen module can be ready and added to the Covid Jagratha portal. This will assist in higher utilisation as oxygen inventory figures can be out there in every district, which can be collected beneath the course of the district collectors, he mentioned. The CM additionally knowledgeable the state will give precedence to those that are eligible for the second dose of the vaccine.
‘Vendors should maintain two-metre distance’
Vendors in vegetable and fish markets ought to preserve two-metre social distancing, aside from carrying double masksPolice directed to method market committees to advertise on-line supply of important items as a way to cut back rush in marketsShops flouting Covid tips can be closed down
