Kerala Government has decided to postpone all practical examinations of SSLC and Plus Two classes, in the wake of intense transmission of Covid-19. Online classes for students in class one to nine will be strengthened.  Restrictions have been stepped up in  Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts that record growing  pandemic transmission.<br />''  <br />''Briefing media, Health Minister Veena George said, 94 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases are driven by Omicron variant. The process for appointing more health personnel  is underway on a war-footing, the Minister added.<br />''  <br />''Meanwhile, Kerala  today reported  51 thousand 739 Covid-19 cases including 464 health workers. Forty two  thousand 653 persons recovered. Test Positivity Rate declined  to  44.60 per cent .<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">  <br />''In all, 142 Covid-19 deaths were registered. The State's active caseload has risen to three lakh nine thousand 489.</span><br />