COVID-19 outbreak in the state, the numbers have been increasing rapidly and today it has cross 1,000," the Chief Minister said.He said that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a complex situation.
Vijayan announced that free grocery kits of 11 items will be distributed to 88 lakh ration cardholders during this year's Onam festival falling during the COVID-19 time.The distribution of the free Onam kit would start in the last week of August.
In addition, 10 kg rice will be distributed in August at ₹15 per kg rate to non-priority sections who do not receive adequate ration, he added.On Wednesday, Kerala reported 1,038 new COVID-19 cases, out of which 226 cases were from Thiruvananthapuram alone.