
3,143 test positive in Ernakulam; TPR 17.13%
The Hindu
As many as 3,143 persons tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam on Friday. A total of 3,092 persons got infected through local contact in the district. The source of infection in 38 cases has not
As many as 3,143 persons tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam on Friday.
A total of 3,092 persons got infected through local contact in the district. The source of infection in 38 cases has not been ascertained. The test positivity rate was 17.13%.
The regions in which the positive cases were higher than 50 included Thrikkakara (138), Thripunithura (104), Kottuvally (95), Chendamangalam (84), Payipra (84), Parakadavu (71), Pallipuram (69), Piravom (65), Kothamangalam (62), Alangad (60), Kottapady (58), Nellikuzhi (56), North Paravur (56), Kunnukara (53), Edathala (51), Karumaloor (51).

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.












