With one death reported in the state, the total number of people who have died due to coronavirus in Kerala since its outbreak three years ago reached 72,063.
The total number of COVID-19-related deaths in Kerala since the outbreak three years ago has now reached a staggering 72,059, with the recent fatalities adding to the grim toll.
Centre warns states about the new variant of Covid-19: The Union health ministry in India has urged states and Union Territories to closely monitor cases of influenza-like illnesses and conduct proper testing, following a rise in Covid-19 cases in Kerala. The ministry has also requested that all positive samples be sent for whole genome sequencing.
Karnatakas Health Minister Rao reassured the public, stating that the sate government is closely monitoring the situation and will issue more advisories based on expert recommendations.