THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Two more COVID deaths have been reported in Alappuzha. With this, the number of people who have died on COVID-19 in the state on Sunday has reached 7. The deceased has been identified as Kodamthuruth native Sharada (76) and Kuthiathodu native Pushkari. Though Sharada's death occurred on Friday, her sample returned positive only on Sunday. It is learnt that some of her family members have also tested positive for COVID-19. At present, the number of COVID deaths in the state is 65.

Sharada's body is currently kept at the Cherthala Taluk Hospital. Her body will be cremated as per COVID protocol.