As COVID cases are on a rise, Kerala declares triple lockdown in severe containment zones in coastal regions of the State.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, Kerala confirmed 435 new COVID cases today, which is the third consecutive day that the State is reporting over 400 cases. Among the new cases 206 cases contracted the disease through contact, mostly in coastal areas.<br />''<br />''Triple lockdown has been declared in Manikyavilakam, Poonthura, Puthenpally in Thiruvananthapuram district, in Chavara and Panmana in Kollam district, Pattanakadu, Kadakkarapally, Cherthala South, Mararikulam North, Kodamthurathu, Kothiyathoodu, Turavur and Arattupuzha in Alapuzha district, Chellanam in Ernakulam district, Veliyamkodu, Perumbadappa, Ponani and Thanur Municipality in Malappuram district.<br />''<br />''The triple lockdown will come into effect from tomorrow 6 pm and will continue till July 23rd evening 6 pm. Only essential services will be allowed in the region. A full fledged rapid response team will be active in the region. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the State also reported two COVID deaths today while 132 persons recovered from the disease. Presently, there are 3,743 active COVID cases in Kerala.</span><br />