Kerala reports 16,671 new covid positive cases

Kerala witnesses a slight dip in Covid figures as it confirms 16,671 new covid positive cases today.

Over 1, 14,627 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. 120 deaths were also confirmed due to Covid today, taking the death toll to 24,248.

Bringing respite, 14,242 recoveries were also reported.  At present, 1,65,154  is the active caseload in the state.

Meanwhile further relaxation on covid restrictions in the State have been announced. The dine-in facility in hotels, eateries and bars are allowed.

However, theatres in the state will remain closed.

The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan yesterday.