THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The capital district on Monday reported 253 new COVID-19 cases. Of these, 237 people contracted the disease through contact. The district also confirmed 6 deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Parassala native Devaraj (65) who died on September 2, Peringamala native Damayanthi (54) who died on September 3, Kattakada native Khalid (48), Karinkulam native Hareendrababu (63), Manacaud native Santhakumari (68), Manacaud native Safiya Beevi (68) and Peringamala native Nabeesath Beevi (41).

So far, 18,168 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Thiruvananthapuram district. At present, 5122 persons are undergoing treatment for the disease in the district.