The State has been under lockdown since May 8 following the sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The Kerala government on Saturday announced one more week extension of the statewide lockdown till June 9, to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State has been under lockdown since May 8 following the sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The Chief Minister also announced withdrawal of “triple lockdown” in Malappuram district, where the number of cases was high. The government had earlier extended statewide lockdown twice--on May 16 and May 23--after reviewing the situation.

Source: The Hindu May 29, 2021 13:29 UTC