Kerala still under second wave of coronavirus: Health Ministry
New Delhi : Kerala has been registering more than 20,000 coronavirus cases daily from last five days, however, the fatalities have dropped in the state. Kerala Health Minister Veena George asked people to follow COVID-19 protocols and refrain themselves from moving out as the state was not yet free from the second wave of Coronavirus.
On Saturday, Kerala logged 20,624 fresh cases and 80 deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the infection caseload to 33,90,761 and the toll to 16,781.
Malappuram was the worst affected district, logging 3,474 cases, followed by Thrissur (2693), Palakkad (2209), Kozhikode (2113), Ernakulam (2072), Kollam (1371), Kannur (1243), Alappuzha (1120), Kottayam (1111) and Thiruvananthapuram (969).
A word from Kerala Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has asked people to become extra cautious and vigilant against the coronavirus transmission. She held a meeting with the senior officials to check the state's preparedness for the third wave, while mentioning that the state might still be reeling under the second wave.
She also reiterated the need to follow precautions like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing and isolation till the majority of the populace is vaccinated.
With Onam festival around the corner, Ms Veena George also asked people to avoid crowded places and if possible, avoid events too. People should strictly avoid crowds and follow Covid-19 protocols while organising and attending events and celebrations, the Minister said. She further said that if possible, people should avoid going to any events or celebrations.
