Notwithstanding the strict regulatory measures imposed by the authorities in the district, the number of fresh COVID-19 cases continued to soar in Kottayam on Wednesday. According to officials, 38 persons out of the 51 fresh positive cases contracted SARS-CoV-2 through contact. While Athirampuzha and Thalayazham reported five cases each, four persons from Udayanapuram contracted the virus infection. MCH worker positiveMeanwhile, one more health-care worker attached to the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), Kottayam, tested positive for the disease. 45 curedMeanwhile, 45 persons who were under treatment in various COVID-19 First-Line Treatment Centres and hospitals recovered from the disease.

Source: The Hindu August 05, 2020 17:38 UTC