A final decision on this will be taken at the high-level committee meeting to be convened by the chief minister on Saturday evening.The State’s stand has been to continue the lockdown in a partial manner till May 15. But as per the Centre’s order, the nationwide lockdown will have to continue till May 17.
Kerala will take a decision on lockdown without changing the zones declared by the Centre and by obeying the general guidelines issued by the Centre.
Meanwhile, Minister T P Ramakrishnan said a decision on reopening liquor shops will be taken after a meeting of officers.
“Arrangements will be made so that buyers follow strict guidelines. No decision has been taken to supply liquor online or reopening bars,” said the minister.
According to the Central government, the final decision on re-opening liquor shops should be taken by respective district administrations. They will have to take a decision based on the existing circumstances.
There are hints that since liquor outlets are the main source of government’s revenue, a decision on reopening them will be taken by Monday.
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