The state cabinet is happy that COVID-19 cases have dropped drastically in the state, but also expressed concern over the possibility of the second wave of infection and preparedness to meet the challenge, especially in the wake of a healthcare system that has exhausted itself in the past seven months. In view of Diwali which is just a week away, the state government, on Thursday, said it was mulling a ban on firecrackers if an appeal to not burst them was ignored by the public. 

The cabinet was given a presentation on the vaccination management programme that has been outlined by the Centre for the states. The system should be in place to operate at a short notice once the vaccine arrives.