Partially vaccinated people can watch cinema at theatres in Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of an improvement in the Covid situation, the Kerala government on Wednesday announced that "those who have taken a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine can enter theatres" in the state.
The decision was taken in a COVID-19 review meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Earlier, the entry had been limited to fully vaccinated people when theatres were reopened on October 27. The Chief Minister has directed the Health Department to issue guidelines on the matter including keeping physical distancing in theatres and wearing masks.
It was also decided that up to 100 people can attend closed room weddings, funerals, and other social, political, cultural, and community events and in open spaces, up to 200 people will be permitted to gather.
The government received a good response from the public after schools were opened and 80 per cent attendance was recorded on the first day of opening, said Vijayan. The meeting also decided to direct teachers to focus on improving the mood of children returning to school after a long gap. It also directed that doctors shall make regular visits to schools to conduct check-ups on students with health problems
The meeting was attended by Health Minister Veena George, Revenue Minister K Rajan, Chief Secretary VP Joy, state police chief Anil Kant, department secretaries, district collectors and district police chiefs.