Kozhikode reports 4,990 more COVID-19 cases
The Hindu
4,814 persons contract virus through local transmission
Amidst the heightened vigil, the Health Department on Thursday confirmed 4,990 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode district. Of the newly reported cases, 4,814 persons contracted the virus through local transmission. Four Non-Resident Indians, and 11 persons who recently came to the district from other States were also among the infected. Health Department officials said they were clueless about the source of infection in 161 persons. As many as 2,577 persons recovered from the disease. The number of people under observation reached 89,346 in the district on Thursday with the addition of 6,804 more persons with symptoms and history of primary contacts. On Thursday alone, 21,422 samples were sent for lab inspection. The test positivity rate stood at 24.66%.
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