1,539 fresh COVID cases in Ernakulam
The Hindu
Test positivity rate at 12.83%
A total of 1,539 people tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam district on Saturday, and a test positivity rate (TPR) of 12.83% was recorded. As many as 11,992 samples were collected for testing. Of those who tested positive, seven were health workers. Payipra registered 70 new cases of the infection, Kumbalangi 58, Chellanam 56, Thrikkakara 54, Elamkunnapuzha 49, Sreemoolanagaram 48, Pallipuram 46, Fort Kochi 45, and Alangad 40. The source of infection could not be traced in 45 cases.Sitting MP and DMK ally IUML’s candidate K. Navas Kani registered a remarkable victory from Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday. While Mr. Navas Kani polled 5,09,664 votes, O. Panneerselvam, Independent candidate supported by the BJP, bagged 3,42,882 votes, AIADMK candidate Jayaperumal secured 99,780 votes and Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate Dr. Chandra Prabha Jeyapaul bagged 97,672 votes. As many as 6,275 voters pressed NOTA button.
Hailed as the “hrudayavanta” (man with a kind heart), cardiologist C.N. Manjunath registered a resounding victory by beating the three-time MP, D.K. Suresh, and sending ripples across Bengaluru Rural seat, a bastion strongly controlled by Mr. Suresh and his brother Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.