THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 2,846 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Among these, 2696 persons developed the disease through contact, including 115 cases without an identified source of infection. 8 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 27 health workers contracted the disease on Tuesday.

4325 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 24,912 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 2 deaths due to the virus on Tuesday with the toll rising to 65,501.

District wise breakup of positive cases:

Thiruvananthapuram 486, Ernakulam 436, Kottayam 314, Kollam 249, Thrissur 232, Kozhikode 198, Pathanamthitta 189, Idukki 157, Malappuram 115, Palakkad 114, Kannur 113, Wayanad 112, Alappuzha 111 and Kasaragod 20.

40,523 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.