Thiruvananthapuram : In the highest single-day infections, 127 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the state today, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at press briefing on Saturday evening. There were 57 recoveries recorded in the day.
Of the 127 new cases, 87 pertain to overseas arrivals and 36 from other states. 3 people contracted the infection via direct contact. One health worker was diagnosed with the disease during the day. The breakup for the day’s influx from other states is : Maharashtra - 15; Delhi - 9; Tamil Nadu - 5; Uttar Pradesh - 2; Karnataka - 2; Rajasthan - 1; Madhya Pradesh - 1; Gujarat - 1.
This is the fourth time that the single-day tally for fresh cases has crossed 100. There were 111 new infections reported on 5 June, 108 on 6 June and 107 on 7 June. In the capital, growth in number of cases with no identified source, has authorities worried. Movement in Thiruvananthapuram calls for higher vigil. Added cops will be deployed to oversee social distancing protocol among public.
A news during the day revolved around Congress march to the hospital where Sajeesh, husband to Late Lini who lost her life caring for Nipah patient, worked, said the ministr. Lini’s martyrdom for healthcare earned her world admiration and respect. However, her family is now being hounded for recalling the people who stood by them in their bereavement. Moved by KPCC’s scathing attack on health minister, Lini’s husband Sajeesh voiced his memory of how the govt and health minister kept tab on the family’s welfare when Lini died tragically. Lini is a precious memory to Kerala and the community will protect her family at all times, said CM.
