THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state is heading for a major crisis with 28 positive cases reported on a single day. The people returning from Dubai have seen as the most vulnerable to Covid-19 in the state now. Of the 28 cases reported on Monday, 25 are the ones who have come from Dubai.
More on Covid-19Coronavirus pandemic: Complete coverageCoronavirus: What are the symptoms52 testing sites for coronavirus in IndiaHelpline numbers for states and UTsDo fever and cough mean you need Covid-19 test?How to stay safeHow to quarantine yourself at homeThe total number of cases reported in the state now has become 95 of which 91 people are admitted in various hospitals.
Apart from the three Wuhan returnees, one positive patient reported from Kannur also has been discharged. Kasarogd district has been hit worse with 19 more cases turning positive. With this 38 people have been tested positive from the district.
However chief minister
Pinarayi Vijayan after the review meeting of the rapid response team made it clear that till date no community spread has been reported anywhere in the state. The government has geared up its machineries anticipating a community spread, he said.
The total number of people who are under observation in the state are 64,320 of which 383 people are admitted in the designated isolation wards of various hospitals. Of the 4291 samples sent for testing 2987 have been tested negative.
The chief minister said the government has decided to impose certain strict restrictions in Kasargod district since more people are being tested positive.
The government has also decided to set up one hospital each in all the districts exclusively for Covid-19. For this the health department has started finalizing which hospital can be converted into Covid-19 hospitals. The district administration will be in charge of these hospitals.