An unprecedented situation has emerged in Kerala, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Briefing media persons in a virtual press meet, the septuagenarian Vijayan who looked visibly upset said that Tuesday saw 272 persons getting diagnosed with Covid-19. “This is the highest number to be tested positive on a single day in the State. While 157 of those who diagnosed with Covid-19 on Tuesday were from foreign countries and 38 are those from other parts of the State, it has been noted that 68 persons got infected of the pandemic through transmission,” said Vijayan.
The Chief Minister spent most of his briefing time pleading with the people of the State to cooperate with the government in observing the rules and regulations like social distancing and wearing of face masks to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
“It is time for us to observe maximum caution and safety measures to prevent the spread of the disease. As on today, there is no sign of community transmission in Kerala though the number of people who are afflicted through social contacts is on the higher side,” said Vijayan.
The chief minister said as on date there were 3,034 persons undergoing treatment in the hospitals in Ketrala. “On Tuesday, 378 persons were hospitalised because of coronavirus affliction. The number of hotspots in the State have gone up to 169 on Tuesday,” he said.
According to the chief minister, the State has collected 2.85 lakh samples till Tuesday for testing for Covid-29. He also said that till date 4.99 lakh persons have come back to the State since the announcement of lock down. “Out of this, 1.85 lakh are from abroad and the remaining from other parts of India,” he said.