Slowly, all the states in India are easing the lockdown norms. Southern state Kerala on Tuesday brought in more repose in the COVID-19 related guidelines, that include quarantine measures and the number of people permitted at government departments. The state has now allowed government offices, including Public Sector Units, to function with 100 percent attendance, keeping in sight the COVID-19 protocol. 

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"It's observed that the work of Secretariat and other government offices are badly affected due to the COVID pandemic restrictions,” an order circulated by Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta on Tuesday states. In the order, the compulsory home quarantine period for domestic passengers and all those who come to Kerala from other states has been reduced to seven days. However, the state has said that a 14-day quarantine is advisable, but not compulsory. Initially, the obligatory quarantine period was 28 days, which was later brought down to 14 days.

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"They can be tested on the seventh day after their arrival and if tested negative, further quarantine of seven days is optional and not mandatory, though a 14-day quarantine is desirable as per health protocol," the order reads. "Those who don't get tested would be advised to continue in quarantine for the remaining seven days and complete a total of 14 days in quarantine," the order further states. The order has also provided in-house dining at hotels and restaurants. The state had opened room for more relaxations on September 1, in lines with Unlock 4 guidelines issued by the Union government.

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