THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 5797 COVID-19 cases on Monday. Among these, 5309 persons developed the disease through contact, including 320 cases without an identified source of infection. 112 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 56 health workers contracted the disease on Monday.

2796 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 37,736 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 19 deaths due to the virus on Monday with the toll rising to 49,757.

District wise breakup of positive cases:

Thiruvananthapuram 1486, Ernakulam 929, Kozhikode 561, Kottayam 447, Thrissur 389, Kannur 319, Kollam 311, Malappuram 267, Pathanamthitta 266, Alappuzha 264, Palakkad 222, Idukki 153, Kasaragod 116, Wayanad 67.

45,691 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.