Daily TPR remains high in Ernakulam
The Hindu
5,361 fresh cases recorded; test positivity rate 30.77%
Ernakulam recorded 5,361 new COVID cases on Friday and 12 health workers were among those who tested positive. The test positivity rate (TPR) is 30.77%. A total of 391 people are admitted in ICUs. Thrikkakara saw 202 new cases, Palluruthy 160, Rayamangalam 156, Vazhakulam 151, Fort Kochi 128, Thripunithura 118, Kalamassery 107, Piravom 106, Pallipuram 101, and Mattancherry 91. Two police officers have tested positive. The source of infection could not be traced in 106 cases. The district recorded 2,735 recoveries on Friday, and the active caseload stands at 64,456. A total of 17,422 tests were done.
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