THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 7312 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. Among these, 6813 persons developed the disease through contact, including 415 cases without an identified source of infection. 24 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 60 health workers contracted the disease on Wednesday.

8484 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 73,083 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 51 deaths due to the virus on Wednesday with the toll rising to 32,598.

District wise breakup of positive cases:
Thiruvananthapuram 1099, Ernakulam 1025, Kozhikode 723, Thrissur 649, Kottayam 616, Pathanamthitta 534, Kollam 501, Kannur 422, Malappuram 342, Wayanad 331, Alappuzha 315, Idukki 313, Palakkad 284, Kasaragod 158.

69,680 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.