THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite the state recording a decline in Covid cases, the statewide lockdown is likely to be extended for one more week. Indicating this, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced more relaxations for the lockdown at the press conference yesterday.

The average test positivity rate from May 24 to 26 is 20.40. From May 21 to May 23, it was 22.55. The state also recorded a drop in active cases by 12.61 percent and daily new cases by 9.03 percent. It has been 13 days since the state began witnessing a decline in Covid cases during the second wave. With the onset of monsoon, the review meeting has proposed to extend the lockdown for another week to bring the test positivity rate below 15 percent at the state level. A decision in this regard will be taken today.

More relaxations

Metal crushers can be opened in the construction area.

Permission to deliver hygiene products for women to medical shops

Permission to work for eye examiners

Permission for spectacle shops and companies that sell and repair hearing aids and prostheses

Companies that repair gas stoves can operate

Mobile and computer shops can operate two days a week