THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 18,420 COVID-19 cases on Thursday. Among these, 17,048 persons developed the disease through contact, including 1114 cases without an identified source of infection. 107 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 151 health workers contracted the disease on Thursday.

43,286 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 2,32,980 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 20 deaths due to the virus on Thursday with the toll rising to 61,134.

District wise breakup of positive cases:

Ernakulam 3012, Thiruvananthapuram 1999, Kottayam 1749, Kollam 1656, Thrissur 1532, Kozhikode 1477, Malappuram 1234, Idukki 1091, Alappuzha 1025, Pathanamthitta 972, Kannur 950, Palakkad 858, Wayanad 638, Kasargod 227.

82,575 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.