On July 1, the state's death toll stood at 1,264 and within a month, the state has added 2,574 more deaths to its tally with at least 80 deaths per day on an average.
Anil Murali was born in Trivandrum. According to the reports, he was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi on July 22 for liver-related ailments. He breathed his last on Thursday around 12.45 pm.
In his address, the Chief Minister said that the decision of extending the lockdown has been taken based on the inputs from the senior ministers, district collectors, and public health experts.
In a major relaxation on the transportation front, the Center has clarified that no special permission, e-permit, and approval will be required for the inter-state movements.