Thiruvananthapuram: The ban announced by the state government has been extended till November 15 in five districts. The district collectors have ordered an extension till November 15 in various districts with the aim of preventing the spread of Covid. The state-wide district ban was announced on October 3. The government ordered the ban to last until 12 noon on October 31.
The ban was announced by the district collectors of Thrissur, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Malappuram. The Thiruvananthapuram District Collector has said that a decision will be taken tomorrow on whether to extend the ban. This was followed by an order from various district collectors extending the ban till November 15.
Existing restrictions will continue in the districts where the ban is being extended. No more than five people should gather in public places. Only 20 people are allowed to attend wedding and death ceremonies in the Containment Zone. In other districts, the proposal is 50 for weddings and 20 for posthumous ceremonies. There is no change in the exams including PSC. There is no obstruction to public transport. Government offices, public sector undertakings, banks, and hotels will all operate in accordance with the Covid protocol.
