THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the Covid vaccine will be made available free of cost in Kerala and no money will be taken from anyone. The CM said the government was taking steps to distribute the vaccine free of cost. He said there was no doubt about it but the extent to which the vaccine would be available is another topic for thought.

At the same time, the CM said that it would take days to find out whether the local body elections became a cause for the disease. He said the death toll in Kerala is very low compared to other parts of the country.

He said it is a relief that the number of Covid patients currently undergoing treatment in the state is less than 60,000.

The test positivity rate has come down to less than ten in the last few days. This trend will continue unless local elections cause the spread of the disease. It is also the result of our vigilance. Everyone must be extremely careful. He explained that there is a need to be vigilant about the post-Covid condition and that the physical problems would continue for about three weeks after the onset of the disease.

If you are still ill after that, it should be taken seriously. If it lasts for more than three months it is Chronic Covid Syndrome. The CM also said that those suffering from post-Covid conditions should get adequate rest and treatment.