Kerala reports solitary case, 78,000 under observation

In second time in a week, Kerala reported a lone COVID-19 case on Friday, taking active cases to 138 while 78,000 people are under observation. solitary case is from Kozhikode.

On April 15, state h reported only one case of coronavirus infection, which has claimed two lives in Kerala. Of 10 people discharged today, six are from worst affected Kasaragod, two from Ernakulam and one each from Alappuzhaand Malappuram districts, a government press release said.

"So far 255 people have been cured of infection. With this re are only 138 active cases undergoing treatment at various hospitals in state," release said. At least 78,454 people are under observation while526 are in various hospitals, release said. samples of 18,029 people with virus symptoms have been sent for testing. Of this 17, 279 results have returned negative.

While Kasaragod has 51 people undergoing treatment in hospitals, neighbouring Kannur district has 47 in hospitals. country's first three coronavirus cases h been reported from Kerala---all medical students from Wuhan, chinese city from where global pandemic began.

Im Credits: PTI