Most COVID-19 patients in Kozhikode home-quarantined

District records 3,998 new cases

Amidst the rising number of COVID cases in the district, most patients not showing any symptoms is a big relief to health workers. At present, there are 29,279 COVID patients in the district, of which 23,204 patients do not have serious health risks and are quarantined in their homes. However, local bodies and vigilance committees are at their service if required. Arrangements have been made to provide alternative accommodation to patients who did not have a quarantine facility in their homes. On Sunday, the district recorded 3,998 new cases, of which eight patients recently came from other States. The source was unknown in 44 cases while 3,946 people got infected through local transmission. As many as 14,564 samples were sent for testing while 1,099 were cured and discharged on Sunday. There are 63,726 persons under observation in the district at present.