
1,088 test positive
The Hindu
A total of 1,088 people tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam on Friday.As many as 1,056 persons got infected through local contact. The source of infection in 24 cases has not been ascertained.
A total of 1,088 people tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam on Friday.
As many as 1,056 persons got infected through local contact. The source of infection in 24 cases has not been ascertained. The test positivity rate (TPR) was 10.7%. The regions where positive cases were higher than 30 included Pallipuram (31), and Vadakkekara (31). Some of the regions that reported fewer than five cases were Ezhikkara, Kadungalloor, Njarakkal, Thevara, Mulavukad, Elamakkara, Eloor, Chottanikkara, Maneed, Vennala, Thammanam, Nedumbassery, and Vazhakulam, according to an official release.
Around 8,332 persons are under treatment for the disease in the district.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












