<span style="color: #222222;">In the wake of rising omicron cases in Kerala, the State Government has imposed stricter restrictions on public events. For weddings, funerals, and other socio-political, cultural, and community events, only 75 people are allowed inside halls and auditoriums and 150 people would be allowed to take part in events in open spaces. The decision was taken at the Covid review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Currently, 181 Omicron cases have been reported in the state.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Kerala confirmed 3640 new COVID-19 positive cases today. 30 deaths were also confirmed due to COVID today, taking the total death toll to 48,637. Bringing respite, 2,363 recoveries were also reported today. At present, 20,180 is the active Covid caseload in the state.</span>