Kerala's COVID-19 tally breached the 5,000 mark on Saturday with 240 fresh cases being reported, the highest single day surge so far.
Of the positive cases, 152 had come from abroad and 52 from other states,
Health minister K K Shailaja said in a press release.
This is the state’s highest daily rise so far.
Meanwhile, in Bengaluru, there will be a complete lockdown from 8 pm Saturday to 5 am on Monday.