The capital district’s COVID-19 caseload, which had hovered around 900 during the last few days, fell drastically to 533 as testing dipped on Monday.
The death toll increased to 169 with four more deaths being attributed to the disease. The deceased including natives of Nedumangad (73-year-old), Thirumala (82 years), Russelpuram (65 years) and Karikkakom (57 years).
Among the new cases, 394 people acquired the infection through local contact, while the source of infection in 103 cases is unknown. Thirty-one health workers were also diagnosed with COVID-19. As many as 27 of those who tested positive were undergoing quarantine. Five people had come from other States. Among the patients 305 were women and 228 were men, with 47 persons aged below 15 years and 86 aged above 60 years. While 387 swab samples were collected, 703 test results were received on the day.
The district…
