THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a hiatus, the number of Covid patients in the state is increasing, according to health experts. Post the Onam period, thousands are visiting hospitals with fever. On Monday, 12443 people sought treatment in government hospitals alone. 670 people have tested positive for Covid. Currently, there are 8452 people in the state under treatment for Covid, of which, many are in serious condition. It as found that 336 people died in the state due to Covid.