
Capital logs 5,684 cases, TPR at 45.8%
The Hindu
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The district registered 5,684 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The test positivity rate (TPR) stood at 45.8%, slightly below Tuesday's 47.8%.
Of the total cases, contact transmission accounted for 5,487 cases and the source remained unknown in 157. While the district reported 1,206 recoveries on Wednesday, 40,701 people are currently under treatment for the infection, according to official figures released by the district administration. In all, 12,391 tests were carried out over 24 hours.

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.












