THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 1193 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Among these, 1128 persons developed the disease through contact, including 36 cases without an identified source of infection. 5 persons, who came from outside the state, tested positive for the virus. 24 health workers contracted the disease on Tuesday.

1034 patients tested negative for the virus today. As of now, there are 8064 active cases in the state.

The state confirmed 3 deaths due to the virus on Tuesday with the toll rising to 66,958.

District wise breakup of positive cases:

Ernakulam 187, Kottayam 175, Thiruvananthapuram 145, Thrissur 119, Kozhikode 99, Kollam 90, Pathanamthitta 76, Idukki 73, Kannur 62, Alappuzha 53, Wayanad 41, Malappuram 32, Palakkad 29, Kasaragod 12.

27,465 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.