More lockdown relaxations in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government on Saturday announced more lockdown relaxations.
Shops selling electronics, home appliances and maintenance shops will be allowed to function in local bodies falling under A (TPR below 5%) and B (TPR 5-10%) categories from Monday to Friday between 7am and 8pm, while shops in areas falling under D (TPR above 15%) category can open on Monday in view of Bakrid.
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that on special occasions, places of worship can allow a maximum of 40 persons at a time. However, the number will be limited to 20 on regular days.
The government has allowed beauty parlours and barbershops to open from Monday to Friday in A and B category areas, but their functioning will be limited to only hair styling and only those who have taken at least one dose of vaccine should be employed as staff.
Govt eases curbs on film shootings
Restrictions on film shootings have also been eased. Indoor film shoots with crew members who have taken at least one dose of vaccine will be permitted in areas falling under A and B categories. Hostels of engineering colleges and polytechnics can function as examinations are near.
The chief minister said that even though lockdown has affected society economically and socially, restrictions are necessary to overcome the present Covid situation. He said restrictions have helped control the pandemic to "this extent".