Just yesterday we had informed you that 260 new Covid cases and 1 death were recorded in Kerala due to the JN.1 subvariant. But, as Covid-19 seems to have returned, those figures have increased. It reminds us that the fight against COVID-19 is continuing.
Kerala reported 292 new Covid cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data posted Wednesday. According to the Ministry website, 292 of the 341 COVID-19 infections reported nationwide until 8 am today were from Kerala, bringing the state’s active cases to 2,041.
With the three deaths in Kerala, 72,056 people have perished from COVID-19 since its emergence three years ago.
Kerala has been lauded for its early COVID-19 pandemic response. However, 292 new cases and three deaths in a day have aroused concerns and refocused attention on the state’s condition.
The data also shows that daily instances have been rising for weeks. What caused this abrupt spike?
People from other states and nations moving to Kerala may be one factor. Many went home after the lockdown was lifted and travel resumed. Despite tight procedures, some may have sneaked through and introduced the infection.
With the holiday season approaching, people are gathering in big numbers for celebrations and shopping. Due to this, social distance standards and mask-wearing in public have been ignored. During festivals, the government maintains severe public gathering rules, but enforcement is difficult.
Public complacency may have led to this spike in cases. After months of viral control, people may have relaxed protective measures. This behavior and the false sense of security caused by the low state case count may have increased infections.
Fortunately, the state government is acting quickly to address this issue. The centre advised states to quickly stop the spread of new COVID-19 strains.
224 persons were cured, discharged, or moved in the last 24 hours after infection. With that, this category now has 68,37,203 cases.
On Tuesday, state Health Minister Veena George claimed Kerala was ready to handle COVID-19 despite the rise in cases.
The minister also stated that hospitals must have isolation wards, rooms, oxygen beds, ICU beds, and ventilators for COVID patients.
Conclusion
Kerala has recorded 292 new Covid cases and three fatalities in 24 hours, raising concerns about its pandemic response. The state has been recognized for its successful handling, but the current increase in instances is concerning. Foreign visitors, the holiday season, and public complacency contribute to this growth. The state administration is acting quickly to prevent the spread of new COVID-19 variations, and 68,37,203 persons were healed, discharged, or moved in 24 hours. State Health Minister Veena George said the state is ready for COVID-19 and has ordered specific facilities.
