THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The situation in Thiruvananthapuram district remains worrisome as 317 persons from the capital district tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Of this, 299 persons contracted the disease through contact.

As per the official data, there are 5192 active cases in the capital district. So far, the district has reported 16,320 COVID cases.
The district confirmed 6 COVID deaths on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Kovalam native Lochanan (93), Pulluvila native Krishnan Ashari (86), Manalil native Nirmala (60), Poovar native Rajendran (52), Poojappura native Bijukumar (45), Chennilode native Shantha (75) and Dhanuvachapuram native Sibi (29).