eight UK returnees to Kerala take a look at sure; samples despatched to NIV, Pune

8 individuals who just lately returned from the United Kingdom to Kerala, have examined sure for coronavirus and their samples were despatched to the Nationwide Institute of Virology, Pune for genomic research.

Well being Minister Ok Ok Shailaja mentioned on Saturday that samples of 8 returnees had been discovered sure for COVID-19 and their samples were despatched to NIV for additional checks. Observe COVID-19 India Reside Updates right here

Following this building, it’s been made up our minds to topic the returnees to extra checks, she added.

Surveillance on the 4 world airports within the state were additional reinforced.

After the just lately held native frame polls, it used to be feared that there can be a large surge in circumstances. Then again, that didn’t happen.

The dying charge didn’t move up within the state as the federal government had taken precautionary steps on this regard, she mentioned.