New Year’s celebrations are not allowed after 10pm on December 31st. Seating capacity in bars, clubs, hotels, restaurants and eateries will remain at 50 per cent.
District Collectors will deploy sectoral magistrates with adequate support from police officers in areas such as beaches, shopping malls and public parks where large crowds are likely to occur during the New Year celebrations. More police will be deployed for control activities.
In the state, 98 per cent people have received the first dose and 77 per cent the second dose. The CM directed to complete the second dose of vaccination as soon as possible.
Areas where Kovid spreads should be closely monitored for cluster formation and restrictions should be strengthened by treating such areas as container areas.
Organizers should ensure adequate ventilation of indoor venues in view of the potential for Omicron to spread rapidly in indoor spaces.
The Chief Minister said that in view of the decision of the Central Government to give Kovid vaccine to children, booster dose to those working in the health sector and those above 60 years of age, the Health Department should take steps to vaccinate the deserving persons in Kerala from January 3.
The Department of Health should take steps to distribute free ayurvedic / homeopathic medicines to the public to enhance immunity.
It was decided to hold a meeting of the Chief Minister under the chairmanship of the Minister of Education and the Chief Secretary to discuss the issues related to the SSLC and Plus Two examinations.
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There are a total of 57 Omicron cases in the state. The Chief Minister directed to intensify preventive measures against the Omicron virus.
Since it is three to five times more likely to spread than the Delta virus, the spread of the Omicron virus is likely to increase the number of Kovid victims. Measures are being taken to deal with such a situation.
In the event of a third wave of Kovid, more and more of the medicines, beds and syringes needed are being collected. All measures are being taken to deal with the third wave.
The District Collectors explained about the spread of Kovid in the districts and the control measures.
The Chief Minister directed the District Collectors to implement more genetic sequencing in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam districts where the number of Omicron patients is high.
The CM said the district collectors should ensure that all oxygen-producing hospitals increase their production and storage of oxygen, considering the possibility of an increase in the number of Kovid victims by the end of January.
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