THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 2407 COVID-19 cases on Saturday. Among these, 2253 persons developed the disease through contact, including 116 cases without an identified source of infection. 17 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 27 health workers contracted the disease on Saturday.
3377 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 24,501 active cases in the state.
The state confirmed 11 deaths due to the virus on Saturday with the toll rising to 46,318.
District wise breakup of positive cases:
Thiruvananthapuram 505, Ernakulam 424, Kozhikode 227, Kottayam 177, Thrissur 159, Kollam 154, Kannur 145, Pathanamthitta 128, Malappuram 106, Alappuzha 93, Wayanad 77, Palakkad 67, Kasaragod 52 and Idukki 43.
44,754 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.