The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 211. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,37,414 till date.
The Karnataka government has issued an advisory asking the elderly and vulnerable to mask up. They are also strongly advised to steer clear of closed and poorly-ventilated spaces.
Kerala's neighbouring state Karnataka has asked senior citizens to mask up. State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Monday said an order would be issued in this regard.