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Kerala imposes state-wide lock down to curb spread of coronavirus

The announcement comes after 28 new Covid-19 positive cases reported on Monday

People wear masks outside an isolation ward set up to treat novel coronavirus patients at the Kochi Medical College on March 10, 2020. (Photo: PTI)
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People wear masks outside an isolation ward set up to treat novel coronavirus patients at the Kochi Medical College. (Photo: PTI)

Gireesh Babu Chennai
Kerala closed its borders, suspended public and private buses and shut shops from Monday night until March 31, locking down the state to spread of the coronavirus. 

Only essential services would be allowed, said the state government after detecting 28 new coronavirus cases. As many as 91 patients are being treated in the state now.

"The State is entering into an unprecedented situation and we are announcing lock down across the State till March 31. Will have a look at the situation after that. All essential materials including medicines will be made available. State borders will be closed, public transport or private