THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Banks in the state to operate with normal working hours from Monday. Banks in all districts will have their business hours from 10 am to 4 pm and working hours up to 5 pm.

A new advisory has been issued following a discussion between State Level Banker's Committee and the government. In COVID containment zones, banks will function by following special guidelines from the district administration.

The relaxations in lockdown restrictions will also come into effect from May 4. The state reported no coronavirus positive cases on Sunday. At present, there are 95 patients being treated for COVID-19 at various hospitals in the state.