Experts have expressed concern over the low recovery rate of COVID-19 cases in the district, despite strict compliance with the lockdown norms. State averageThe cure rate in Pathanamthitta is much lower than the State average. At the State level, 52.78% of the 3,310 patients have been cured of the disease as of Monday. The low recovery rate is attributed to the delay or rather failure in ensuring swab results, according to experts. As much as 60% of the patients in the district were found to be asymptomatic, said Ashish Mohankumar, Resident Medical Officer.

Source: The Hindu June 23, 2020 14:03 UTC