Recoveries cross 3.25 lakh mark, infection count touches 4.05 lakh in Kerala

COVID-19 recoveries in Kerala crossed 3.25 lakh mark with 8,474 persons recuperating on Thursday, while 7020 fresh cases were detected.

total infection count climbed to 4,05,545 and toll mounted to 1,429 with 26 deaths, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters here.

As many as 91,784 people are presently undergoing treatment in various hospitals across state, he said, giving infection details after a covid review meeting.

Of fresh cases,168 people h come from outside state, 6,037 were infected through contact and source of infection of 734 was yet to be kwn, he said.

Thrissur district reported highest number of cases on Thursday- 964, followed by Ernakulam 594 and Thiruvananthapuram 625, he said. Eighty one health workers were among those who tested positive.

"As many as 8,474 persons who were under treatment in various hospitals have recovered. With this, total number of people who have got well has touched 3,25,166 so far," Chief Minister said, ding that currently 2.91 lakh persons are under surveillance.

As many as 54,339 samples were tested in last 24 hours and so far 45,31,069, specimens have been sent for examination. Twenty two new areas were ded to list of hot spots, taking total number to 694, he ded.

incidents of people t wearing masks has been increasing of late, chief minister said, ding re is need to start ar campaign highlighting need to wear m.

At least 1,439 cases were registered in state for flouting covid protocol. Thirty two cases were registered for violating prohibitory orders, a police press release said. Twenty people were arrested, it said.

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