Kerala witnesses a slight dip in Covid figures as it confirms 16,671 new covid positive cases today. <br />'' <br />''Over 1, 14,627 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. 120 deaths were also confirmed due to Covid today, taking the death toll to 24,248.<br />''Bringing respite, 14,242 recoveries were also reported.  At present, 1,65,154  is the active caseload in the state.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile further relaxation on covid restrictions in the State have been announced. The dine-in facility in hotels, eateries and bars are allowed.<br />'' <br />''However, theatres in the state will remain closed.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today.</span><br />