Thiruvananthapuram: 7 people confirmed Covid-19 in the state today. Three patients from Wayanad, 2 from Thrissur and one each from Ernakulam and Malappuram districts have been confirmed Covid19. The results of 4 people diagnosed with the disease turned negative today. The results of the 2 people from Kannur district and one each from Palakkad and Kasaragod districts were negative. 489 people have so far been released from Covid. About 20 people were treated in various hospitals.
A total of 26,712 people are under observation in various districts. Of these, 26,350 are under observation in homes and 362 in hospitals. A total of 135 people were hospitalized today. So far, a sample of 37,464 individuals (including the augmented sample) has been sent for inspection. Of the 36,630 samples available, the test yield is negative. In addition, as part of Sentinel Surveillance, 3815 samples were collected from priority groups, such as health workers, guest workers, social contacts, and 3525 samples were negative.
There are no new hot spots in the state. There are currently 33 hot spots.