After 1.19L tests on Friday, there were 12,095 new COVID cases in Kerala.

On Friday, Kerala reported 12,095 new COVID cases and 10,243 recoveries.

This brings the total number of active COVID cases in the state to 1,03,764.

So far, the disease has been cured in 28,31,394 people.

Of the new cases, 11,363 were infected through contact, 68 were from outside the state, and 58 were healthcare workers.

In the last 24 hours, 1,19,659 samples were tested.

So far, 2,33,18,214 samples have been tested.

The state’s test positivity rate (TPR) is 10.11.

There are 143 local governments with a TPR of less than 6, 510 with a TPR between 6 and 12, and 293 with a TPR between 12 and 18.

Strict restrictions will be imposed in 88 local governments with TPRs greater than 18.

The districts of Malappuram, Kollam, and Kozhikode had the most cases – 1,553, 1,271, and 1,180, respectively.

On Friday, a total of 146 COVID deaths were confirmed.

The state’s COVID death toll now stands at 13,505.

Currently, 3,91,753 people are being watched across the state.

3,67,251 are being quarantined at home or in institutions, while 24,113 are in hospitals.