COVID-19: Spike in cases among tribespeople in Kerala’s Idukki district
The Hindu
Nearly 1,400 have tested positive so far in tribal settlements
The number of COVID-19 cases in tribal settlements in Idukki district has shown a spurt, with Kurathikudy near Adimali reporting the highest number. As many as 1,382 persons tested positive for COVID-19 so far in the tribal settlements and caseloads are higher in settlements near the towns. Health experts have warned that the chances of the virus spreading among residents of the settlements are high due to the community system of living followed by the tribespeople. During the first wave, only 10 were infected with the disease. The Health and Forest Departments have now intensified awareness campaigns and adopted measures to arrest transmission.
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