Kerala logs 182 COVID cases in May; Health Minister Veena George says ‘We need to be prepared’
- Kerala has reported 273 COVID-19 cases in May, with Kottayam recording the highest at 82 cases, as stated by Health Minister Veena George.
- Veena George emphasized the need for enhanced monitoring of COVID-19 and directed districts to report all cases without fail.
- Mask wearing remains mandatory in hospitals, and those with symptoms should wear masks in public, as urged by officials.
- The meeting addressed rising hepatitis A infections and emphasized pre-monsoon preparation for other diseases like dengue and leptospirosis, according to local health authorities.
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Kerala reports 273 Covid cases in May, highest in Kottayam
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Kerala reports 273 Covid cases in May; Health Minister George calls for tighter monitoring
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday urged all districts in the southern state to increase Covid-19 surveillance, following an increase in cases across Southeast Asia. George said health officials must closely monitor for any increase in infections and take quick action. She made the comments during a meeting with district medical and surveillance officers here. In May, Kerala reported 273 Covid-19 cases, the ministe…
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Covid-19 in Kerala: 182 cases reported, Health Minister urges mask use and precautions
As Covid-19 cases see a surge globally, in Kerala, 182 cases of the infection have been reported in May so far, state Health Minister Veena George said. The highest number of cases was recorded in Kottayam district with 57 infections, followed by 34 in Ernakulam and 30 in Thiruvananthapuram, the Health Minister said after chairing a meeting of the state-level Rapid Response Team (RRT) in the state capital. She urged the public to remain alert, w…
Kerala logs 182 COVID cases in May; Health Minister Veena George says ‘We need to be prepared’
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said ‘We need to be prepared’ as cases rise in other countries. The total Covid cases for May surpassed 250 earlier this week in the state.
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