Following the discovery that the Covid confirmed autorickshaw driver has been involved with many people in Thiruvananthapuram, the district needs to be vigilant. Even after the onset of symptoms, he came in contact with many people. Preparing a contact list can be challenging. Considering the spread of Covid, control has been strengthened in Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram and Idukki districts. Following the confirmation of the Covid for the residents of Manakkad, Thiruvananthapuram has been declared as containment zone.
Minister Kadakampally Surendran says some roads to the city will be closed. Shops that do not meet the Covid criteria will also be closed. The minister said that strict action will be taken if more people attend the wedding and death ceremonies. The minister also criticized the Covid – era protests. The minister alleged that some were trying to make the state similar to Chennai and Delhi.
The Kalady, Attukal, Manakkad and Cherumukku wards will be set up as containment zones in Trivandrum district. Containment zones in Kollam Corporation are Mundakkal, Cantonment, Udayamartandapuram divisions, Kalluvathukkal Grama Panchayath wards 8, 10, 11 and 13 wards, Thrikovilwatte wards 6,7,9, Mayyanad 15, 16 wards and 17th ward in Ettiva. The Kattapana market was completely closed after Covid confirmed to the vegetable lorry driver. 8th Ward of Kattappana Municipality, Market and KSRTC Junction-Vettikuzhikkavala Road has been declared as a containment Zone.