Kerala logs 170 Covid-19 cases in highest single-day spike, 2,223 cases in state
With 170 new infections and three deaths, Kerala reported the highest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases in the state. Kerala also leads the tally of number of active cases in the country, with a total of 2,223 patients under treatment.Following a review meeting with the State Level Rapid Response Team (RRT) on Tuesday, Health Veena George said 96 patients were under treatment, with most of them also suffering from other health conditions. Among the districts, Ernakulam recorded the highest number with 431 cases, followed by Kottayam with 426, and Thiruvananthapuram with 365.advertisementThe Health Minister said that all hospitals have been instructed to conduct Covid-19 tests for individuals showing symptoms and ensure the availability of oxygen. 'Special care should be taken as Covid-19 is more severe in the elderly and those with other related diseases,' said Veena George. She added that masks should be worn in public places and while travelling.
Genomic sequencing is underway to determine the circulating variant. According to the Minister, the Omicron JN.1 sub-variants LF.7 and XFG, which are prevalent in South East Asian countries, are also the most common in Kerala. While these variants are not considered severe, they have a high potential for transmission.The RRT has directed that patients should not be referred to private hospitals unnecessarily due to COVID-19 and advised people to avoid non-essential hospital visits. Individuals with symptoms such as cold, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath should wear masks. Masks have been made mandatory in hospitals. The public has also been advised to regularly wash hands with soap or use hand sanitiser.advertisementCovid-19 cases across India continue to see a gradual uptick, with 306 fresh infections reported in the past 24 hours. According to official data released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, the active case count in the country has risen to 7,121.
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