THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 7124 COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Among these, 6713 persons developed the disease through contact, including 359 cases without an identified source of infection. 23 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 29 health workers contracted the disease on Sunday.

7488 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 72, 310 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 21 deaths due to the virus on Sunday with the toll rising to 33,716.

District wise breakup of positive cases:
Ernakulam 1061, Thiruvananthapuram 1052, Thrissur 726, Kozhikode 722, Kollam 622, Kottayam 517, Kannur 388, Idukki 384, Wayanad 322, Pathanamthitta 318, Malappuram 314, Alappuzha 303, Palakkad 278, Kasaragod 117.

65,306 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.