Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala recorded 8,778 people to have tested Covid positive from 65,258 samples in the past 24 hours. There were also 22 fresh deaths, taking the death toll to 4,836. There were also 22 fresh deaths, taking the death toll to 4,836, State Health Minister K.K. Shailaja, in a statement issued here, said

At present, the total number of Covid positive patients has touched 58,245, while 11,25,775 people have so far been cured.

The surge in positive cases has been evident since last week and in view of this, authorities have enforced strict protocols cutting down the seating in hotels, restaurants and cinema halls to 50 percent.

The number of people who can take part in weddings in indoor halls has been slashed to 100. The new government orders also prohibit serving food during functions (other than weddings), and stipulate that a packed meal be provided.

Meanwhile, 1,90,199 people are now under observation at various places, including 8,326 people in hospitals, and there are 420 hot spots.

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