Kerala Corona Cases: 300 New Cases and Three Deaths in 24 Hours
Kerala Corona Cases: 300 New Cases and Three Deaths in 24 Hours(representative image)
Covid cases are surging in Kerala, with a staggering 300 positive cases reported in just one day, indicating an alarming situation. The state has witnessed an increase in the number of coronavirus patients, reaching 2,341, and three individuals have succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours.
On Thursday (21st December), the country recorded 594 new Covid cases, and Kerala alone accounted for 300 of them. The total number of Covid-related deaths in Kerala since the outbreak three years ago has now reached 72,059, with three more fatalities in the last day. Additionally, two patients in Karnataka and one in Punjab lost their lives, contributing to a total of 22 deaths across the country in the past two weeks.
The Ministry of Health reported that 211 patients successfully recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the country to 68,37,414. Despite the rising number of Covid cases in Kerala, Health Minister Veena George reassured the public, stating that government hospitals are well-equipped, and all affected individuals are receiving proper treatment.
The Union Health Ministry clarified on Thursday that there is currently no consideration to make RT-PCR tests mandatory at airports. The surge in cases is attributed to the new variant JN-1, but the ministry emphasized that 92 percent of those affected are recovering through treatment and isolation at home, alleviating immediate concerns.
Furthermore, it was clarified that not all Covid patients are being admitted to hospitals in large numbers, as some may be hospitalized for other health-related issues. As of Wednesday, 21 cases of the new variant JN-1 have been identified across the country.
