Published 17:38 IST, April 16th 2020

Coronavirus Hotspot districts in Kerala: Know the 6 districts that are sealed

Here is a look at the Coronavirus Hotspot districts in Kerala. These 6 districts in Kerala have been sealed under Government orders. Read more.

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total number of Coronavirus cases in India has reportedly crossed 10,000-mark. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has anunced an extension of national lockdown till May 3. Reportedly, central government has identified 170 districts in country as Coronavirus hotspots. se hotspots have been sealed to prevent furr spre of Coronavirus. 6 districts in Kerala have been identified as red zones as per sources.

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Coronavirus Hotspot districts in Kerala

Kasaragod

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Kannur

Ernakulam

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Malappuram

Thiruvananthapuram

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Pathanamthitta

Currently, re are 387 confirmed cases in Kerala. Out of which 218 people have recovered and re have been 2 deaths. CMO Kerala has updated numbers on official twitter account. Here is a look at tweet. 

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On or hand, according to sources, se are 6 districts that have been declared as n-hotspot zones. 

  • Thrissur
  • Kollam
  • Idukki
  • Palakk
  • Kottayam 
  • Alappuzha 

Currently, 97,464 people are under surveillance in State. Of se, 96,942 are under home isolation and 522 are in isolation wards in hospitals. 86 persons were hospitalised in Kerala on Wednesday. While Kerala has recorded a comparatively low number of cases, most of cases in Kerala are imported cases. Considering same, international flights were stopped on March 22 and a complete lockdown was imposed across nation. 

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said, "In our country, recovery rate is highest in Kerala. 218 patients have completely been cured of disease. re is good progress in testing. We are doing an increased number of testing w. However, we cant afford to give more exemptions and relaxations in lockdown condition".

Disclaimer: Inputs have been taken from ANI and numbers have been updated according to official Twitter handle of CMO Kerala.

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17:38 IST, April 16th 2020