KOCHI/PALAKKAD: An advocate in Palakkad has tested positive for COVID-19. Fast track court in Palakkad and munsif court in Chittoor which he attended have been closed temporarily. His contact list is being prepared.
Three members of a family at Cherthala in Alappuzha have also tested positive. A fruit merchant, his wife and son in Cherthala contracted the disease. Another son of the couple is also in quarantine. Their source is unknown and this is a cause of concern. They are staying near the bypass in Arthungal. Their contact list is being prepared.
Meantime, lockdown has been announced at Koothattukulam municipality till Wednesday evening. The move comes after three people were diagnosed with the disease and more have been showing symptoms.