THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The situation in Thiruvananthapuram district remains critical as 461 persons test positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Among the newly infected persons, 435 contracted the disease through contact. Meanwhile, 270 persons tested negative for the virus on Monday.

As per state government's COVID dashboard nearly 4000 people are undergoing treatment for the disease in the capital district. So far, the district has recorded 34 COVID deaths.