Kerala continues with strict surveillance and guidelines to contain COVID-19 as it enters the 9th day of complete lockdown. <br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, in all 215 patients are under treatment for COVID-19 in the State. More than 1,63, 000 people are under observation. Total 658 people are in hospitals and rest in home quarantine. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Free ration distribution began from today morning in Kerala. As per the account number, people are allotted days to collect the ration. Only five people are allowed at a time with proper social distancing in the ration stores. Essential commodity kit is being supplied in tribal regions and shelter homes in the State. </span><br />