Kerala records 25,010 new Covid-19 cases

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to report a surge in Covid cases as 25,010 new cases were confirmed yesterday. Thrissur district reported highest number of cases, ie 3226.The Test Positivity rate is at 16.53%. 177 deaths and 23,535 recoveries were also reported today .Over 2,37,000 people are currently undergoing Covid treatment in the state.

Meanwhile Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed that the current Covid situation in the state is not worrisome. The state had given stiff resistance to the Second Covid wave so



far. The Vaccination drive in the state was of great help in bringing the situation under control.

Meanwhile the Higher Educational Institutions in the state will gradually reopen in a phased manner from 4th of next month.Classes for final year degree students will begin at the first phase. Classes will be held on alternate days with half of the total class strength. Vaccination drive will be held in colleges to ensure that all students receive atleast the first dose of vaccination.