<span style="color: #222222;">Kerala is on high vigilance  as twelve more  Covid-19 positive  case were reported from  Kerala last night. The total reported cases in the state are 40. Out of this 3 people have already recovered from the disease and presently 37 people  are in hospital being treated for COVID-19 infection.  <br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that the Kerala State Government strengthened the surveillance and preventive measure against COVID-19 in the state as six new cases from Kasargode , 5 from Kochi and one from Palakkad district were confirmed . Kasargode distrtct is under strict guidelines and in almost lock down situation as  it was  found that one of the infected person  had participated in many gatherings. All government offices will remain closed for one week and all religious institutions for two week in Kasargode district.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged people to be extremely and strictly follow guidelines and to support the Janata curfew announced by Prime Minister. State government further clarified that strict legal action will be taken against those not following the guidelines to contain the COVID-19 spread.</span><br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Twelve more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from Kerala taking the total reported cases to 40 in the State. Out of this, three people had already recovered from the disease and presently 37 people are in hospital being treated for the infection. <br />''                          <br />'' The new positive COVID-19 cases reported today, include six from Kasargode, five from Kochi and one from Palakkad district.  It is found that one of the person, who is confirmed with COVID-19 infection from Kasargode district had participated in many public events and gatherings. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told that this situation is extremely serious. Accordingly, strict guidelines are made for Kasargode specifically.  All Government offices will remain closed for one week and all religious institutions will remain closed for coming two weeks in Kasargode district. It was further announced that all the Group B, C and D employees of State need to come only on alternate days to office till March 31st. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The surveillance and screening had been strengthened in the state. Mr Vijayan further urged people to be extremely and strictly follow guidelines and to support the Janata curfew announced by Prime Minister. He said, the Metro services and KSRTC bus services will not function on Sunday. </span><br />''