
19 more cases take Omicron tally to 57
The Hindu
The number of Omicron cases in Kerala jumped to 57 with the State registering the highest daily tally of 19 on Sunday.Ernakulam with 11, recorded the highest number of new cases, followed by Thiruvana
The number of Omicron cases in Kerala jumped to 57 with the State registering the highest daily tally of 19 on Sunday.
Ernakulam with 11, recorded the highest number of new cases, followed by Thiruvananthapuram with six and Thrissur and Kannur with one each.
While 16 fresh infections were confirmed in international travellers who arrived from the U.K., UAE, Ireland, Spain, Canada, Qatar, Netherlands, Ghana and Sharjah, three others were infected through contact. Health Minister Veena George advised extreme caution in view of the mounting cases of Omicron. She called for strict adherence to the COVID protocols, including wearing of masks and physical distancing.

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.












