ERNAKULAM : Kerala, which had flattened the covid-19 curve, is now preparing to tackle community transmission, following a surge in infections from unknown sources.
The state government on Monday announced strict restrictions on shopping and travel. It also decided to punish those violating quarantine norms, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, which saw a spike in cases.Kannur town, which has the most number of cases, was placed under lockdown two days ago.Thiruvananthapuram has remained on high alert after an autorickshaw driver, with no known contact with a covid-19 positive case or any travel history, tested positive on Sunday.