There is a sudden rise in the number of Covid cases reported in the country, and Kerala accounts for 90 per cent of the new cases. The state health department said that the infections were caused by Omicron sub-variants, but the deaths were from complications caused by co-morbidities. As of now, Covid deaths are not being reported separately unless the person is tested. The health department had relaxed the norms after the last major Covid wave subsided. The health department had relaxed the norms after the last major Covid wave subsided.

Source: Indian Express December 14, 2023 01:11 UTC