Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday sought the support of local body institutions to check the spread of coronavirus in the State, where 24 people including two foreigners, have so far rested positive for the virus and over 25,000 are under surveillance.
In a video conference meeting held with local body members and officials across the State, he said an “unusual” situation was prevailing in the State and even a minor lapse would worsen it.
Though the present restrictions imposed to check the further spread of the infection would cause some temporary difficulty, everyone should cooperate considering the emergency situation, he added.
“The Government will make all possible steps to ensure adequate supply of food and medicines. Local body representatives have a significant role to play in ensuring normal life to those under surveillance,” Vijayan said.
Pointing out the responsibilities of the civic bodies and its members, the Chief Minister said they should initiate special awareness drives among migrant and MNREGA workers who have suffered job loss due to the virus outbreak.