Kerala is surging in corona cases every day. As section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been forced in Kerala Saturday onwards till October 31, and crowds have reduced considerably. According to this section, the public assembly of more than five persons is banned. The number of people allowed to attend weddings and funerals has been decreased to 50 and 20 respectively. Crowds outside shops or banks are also not allowed. Though public transport and eateries will function, crowds will not be permitted.
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In restaurants, depending on their size, people are permitted to dine in maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols. Only two people are permitted to sit at one table, each of which will have to be placed at a two-feet distance from the other. Less than 20 persons are allowed to visit government or religious functions. Though theatres were approved earlier, Kerala has now prevented opening all cinema houses and recreational centres. In containment zones, restrictions have further been tightened. For instance, instead of 50, only 20 people are allowed for wedding functions. Police have also intensified patrolling.
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The section 144 will be applicable in the state till October 31 except in Kasaragod district, where it will be applicable only till October 9. On Saturday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that strict action will be taken against people who violate the limitations. He stated that it is compulsory to wear a mask and gloves while visiting a shop. Not more than persons are allowed to wait outside or shop and inside a shop, he added.