KANNUR: More health workers in Pariyaram Medical College have been confirmed of COVID-19 in Pariyaram. The virus was confirmed on 37 health workers and more than 140 health workers are under observation.

Meantime, a study by the department of health found that 14 % of COVID-19 affected health workers in the state contracted the disease due to shortage of PPE kits. According to the report, eight per cent of cases are due to improper use of PPE kits or non-compliance with safety standards.