Kerala sees slight dip in daily COVID cases, records 27,487 cases on Monday

Kerala sees slight dip in daily COVID cases, records 27,487 cases on Monday

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala on Monday reported 27,487 COVID cases and 65 deaths, informed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while addressing the media. The test positivity rate was recorded at 27.56. The district-wise statistics of positive cases: Thiruvananthapuram- 3,494, Malappuram- 3,443, Thrissur- 3,280, Ernakulam- 2,834, Kozhikode- 2,522, Palakkad- 2,297, Kollam-2,039, Alappuzha- 1,908, Kannur- 1,838, Kottayam- 1,713, Kasaragod- 919, […]

Kerala to convert fever clinics into COVID clinics in all hospitals, govt issues order

Kerala to convert fever clinics into COVID clinics in all hospitals, govt issues order

Thiruvananthapuram: Observing the worst phase of the COVID pandemic, the Kerala government has issued fresh guidelines to strengthen patient care in the state. As per the guidelines, fever clinics will be converted into COVID clinics in all hospitals. The health department also directed to arrange oxygen beds and 5 ventilators immediately at taluk hospitals. Fever […]

COVID-19: Highest ever single-day spike in Kerala with 42,464 fresh cases

COVID-19: Highest ever single-day spike in Kerala with 42,464 fresh cases

Thiruvananthapuram: Triggering panic, Kerala has recorded the highest ever single-day spike of 42,464 COVID cases on Thursday. The test positivity rate was registered at 27.28 percent. The death toll touched 5,628 with 62 new fatalities. Ernakulam has been witnessing a steep rise in the daily cases consecutively. The district registered 6,506 fresh cases on Thursday. […]

Restrictions similar to lockdown to be imposed in Kerala on Saturday, Sunday

Restrictions similar to lockdown to be imposed in Kerala on Saturday, Sunday

Thiruvananthapuram: Restrictions similar to lockdown have been implemented in the state on Saturday and Sunday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed this in a press meet held after the Covid review meeting on Friday. Only essential services are allowed to function on these days. As the situation is critical, all people should follow the Covid preventive […]

Kerala logs highest single day spike with 28,447 Covid cases; 27 deaths reported

Kerala logs highest single day spike with 28,447 Covid cases; 27 deaths reported

Thiruvananthapuram: A total of 28,447 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Friday. Test positivity rate rose to 21.78 percent. Also 27 deaths were reported in the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed this in a press meet after the Covid review meeting held here on Friday. The district-wise statistics of positive cases: Ernakulam – 4548, Kozhikode […]

COVID: Quarantine, isolation guidelines revised in Kerala

COVID: Quarantine, isolation guidelines revised in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: The health department has revised the guidelines for Covid-19 quarantine and isolation in the state. Those who test positive for Covid-19 through lab checkup will be given treatment as per doctor’s instruction. Once the patients are discharged as per the rules, they should avoid travelling and social interaction for 7 days. High Risk Primary […]

Kerala among 10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Kerala among 10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

New Delhi: Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, account for 77.67 per cent of the new COVID-19 infections reported in a day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The daily COVID-19 positivity rate (7 day moving average) continues to show an upward trend and currently stands at 15.99 per cent, it said. Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, […]

Next two weeks crucial; Ernakulam may clock over 2000 cases today, says Collector

Next two weeks crucial; Ernakulam may clock over 2000 cases today, says Collector

Kochi: Ernakulam Collector S Suhas on Sunday ruled out the possibility of a regional lockdown in Kochi after the district recorded over 2000 Covid cases on Saturday. Speaking to Mathrubhumi News, Suhas said that more Covid treatment centres will be arranged soon. More ICU beds will be prepared. At present the micro-containment system is effective in […]

10,031 fresh Covid cases reported in Kerala on Friday

10,031 fresh Covid cases reported in Kerala on Friday

Thiruvananthapuram: A total of 10,031 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Friday. The test positivity rate was recorded at 14.8 percent. The district-wise statistics of positive cases: Kozhikode – 1,560, Ernakulam – 1,391, Malappuram – 882, Kottayam – 780, Thiruvananthapuram – 750, Alappuzha – 745, Thrissur – 737, Kannur – 673, Kasaragod – […]