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2 COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala: 13 cured

Apr 19, 2020, 18:46 IST

PTI

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 19 () Two new cases ofcoronavirus, were reported in Kerala on Sunday, taking thetotal number to 401, while 13 people were cured, the healthdepartment said.

Health Minister K K Shailaja said as of now 270 peoplehave been cured of the deadly virus in the state.

"One infected person is from Kannur and another fromKasaragod. They came from Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively.

As of now 129 peopleare under treatment in the state,"Shailaja said in a release.

At least 55,590 people are under observation in the statewhile 416 are in isolation wards at various hospitals.

The state has till now sent 19,351 samples for testing.

Kannur has 48 positive cases while neighbouring Kasaragodhas 42 and Kozhikode, 13. RRT APRRAVINDRANATH APRRAVINDRANATH

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