Kerala's active Covid-19 cases double, cross 2-lakh mark in one week

People wait to undergo Covid-19 testing at a railway station during Covid-induced lockdown in Kozhikode. Credit: PTI Photo

Active Covid-19 cases in Kerala crossed the two lakh-mark on Sunday and the test positivity rate also continued to escalate.

With 28,469 more fresh Covid-19 cases being reported on Sunday, the total number of active cases in the state reached 2,18,893. The test positivity rate also reached the highest ever figure of 22.46 per cent.

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The number of active patients in Kerala stood below one lakh last Sunday, meaning that it has doubled in a week's time. The increase in the number of daily tests is also one reason why the real Covid-19 scenario in the state is being reflected.

While a shutdown was observed in Kerala on Saturday and Sunday, an all-party meeting on Monday will discuss further restrictions to be put in place.

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