THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that pilgrims visiting Sabarimala should produce COVID negative certificate. The CM said that even if the test is negative, the risk of the disease cannot be ruled out and caution should be exercised.

The CM added that Ayyappa devotees arriving at Sabarimala should wash their hands every 30 minutes, wear masks and maintain social distance. He said that approved kiosks have been set up at important public places on the way to Sabarimala and their services should be utilized.