Kerala records 292 fresh COVID-19 cases, three deaths

Kerala reported 292 fresh COVID-19 infections and three deaths due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website on Wednesday. Of the 341 COVID infections reported nationwide till 8 am today, 292 were from Kerala taking the active cases in the state to 2,041, as per the Ministry website.

With the three deaths reported in the



state, the total number of people who died due to COVID-19 in Kerala since its outbreak three years ago reached 72,056.

The state of Kerala has been praised for its effective handling of the Covid-19 pandemic since the beginning. However, recent news of 292 fresh cases and three deaths in a single day has raised concerns and put the spotlight back on the state's situation.