<span style="color: #222222;">In Kerala, as Covid cases rises, the State Govt strengthens preventive measures in the state.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> 765 covid cases were reported on Thursday. A high-level meeting by the Health Dept was held on Thursday to assess the Covid situation in the state.<br />'' <br />''The State Health Minister Veena George informed that all districts have prepared surge plan for Covid prevention.Mask is made mandatory for pregnant women, elderly and people with lifestyle diseases.Healthcare workers are directed to strictly adhere to safety standards. Hospitals are directed to make all arrangements for Covid treatment anticipating the need and to increase Covid testing.</span><br />