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Ernakulam records 9,708 new COVID cases
The Hindu
Ernakulam district reported 9,708 COVID-19 cases on Thursday. As many as 6,46 persons got infected through local contact. The source of infection was not confirmed in 2,719 cases. Among the infected,
Ernakulam district reported 9,708 COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
As many as 6,46 persons got infected through local contact. The source of infection was not confirmed in 2,719 cases. Among the infected, 43 are health workers.
A total of 54,149 persons are in home isolation. The number of active cases in the district as on Thursday was 48,286.
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