K K Shailaja was live in BBC World News explaining Kerala model in the fight against coronavirus and the preventive measures taken. The state’s achievement in combating the virus attracted international attention also. Many including international media The Guardian hailed the prevention activity works of Kerala. The health minister was live in BBC World News explaining the measures taken to contain it.

Talking to them, she said Kerala took all the necessary steps well in time to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early stages of the detection of the virus, prevention activities were intensified by giving definitive guidance to combat it. Only four died in Kerala having a population of 3.5 core. The BBC anchor praised the minister for her humane approach in conducting the preventive activities in a good manner.



The minister spoke about the measures taken by the state to combat the deadly virus. In her talks, she mentioned about the state’s health sector, medical college hospitals, health workers etc. People from various places were examined and those showing symptoms were isolated. The health workers keenly observed the patients and this helped in preventing the transmission of the virus, the minister said.

The minister explained about the primary health centers, Aardram Scheme and about the coordination of health workers, multi-stage monitoring etc. She also explained on how the state received people coming from abroad and about the preventive measures taken for them. In between the interview, the BBC showed the pictures and videos of the preventive activities of Kerala. The video of the live talks has gone viral in the social media. A lot of people have come forward praising Kerala Model and with comments for this video.