
4,767 positive cases in Ernakulam
The Hindu
Test positivity rate in the district at 28.51%
Ernakulam district saw 4,767 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, and 10 health workers were among those who were infected. The test positivity rate (TPR) of the district is 28.51% when 16,723 samples were sent for testing on the day. A total of 67,210 people are recovering from the infection in the district. Thrikkakara recorded 185 new cases, Thripunithura 128, Kadungalloor 103, Alangad 100, Pallipuram 84, Payipra 82, Udayamperoor 81, and Elamkunnapuzha 79. One police officer and two CISF personnel have tested positive.More Related News

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