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Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The third round of the sero-epidemiological survey of Covid-19 spread spearheaded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun in the state. For the first time, health workers are also being screened along with the general population aged 18 years and above.  The survey that covers Ernakulam, Palakkad and Thrissur districts is being carried out by a 25-member team led by Dr Vimith C Wilson of the ICMR and coordinated by WHO consultants an...

Health dept considering implementing Kollam model — target testing of candidates, polling officials — across state Share Via Email   |  A+A A- The district administrations have also been asked to ensure their preparedness to deal with the expected spike Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The signs of a post-election surge in Covid-19 cases have emerged from districts as the state prepares for the resurgence of the virus.Analyses of the health department state that while new cas...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There are umpteen challenges before the state which is now at the top slot at the national-level for having the most number of active COVID-19 cases and daily caseload. While Maharashtra is just behind the state in the number of cases, the former has implemented precautionary measures like night curfew in view of upcoming festivities like the Christmas and New Year. Kerala, which is expecting an exponential curve of new infections in the coming days is ...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Reports of a new strain of the novel coronavirus fast spreading in the UK have sparked concern in the state health sector too. According to officials, the new strain has been in circulation since September and chances are high that the virus might have already made its way to the state as thousands of Malayalis had arrived in the state on international flights since then. Meanwhile, health officials said that any specific surveillance activities against...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  The five-member committee formed by the government to explore the possibility of developing a vaccine against COVID-19 has concluded that it is impractical at this stage. However, it will recommend to set up vaccine manufacturing units on public-private partnership (PPP) model with the manufactures of the vaccine candidates that are in trial phase. On November 16, the state constituted a five-member committee to explore possibilities of collaborations...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amid the scare of a possible huge post-election Covid-19 surge in the state, the decision of the government to reopen schools/colleges on January 1 has set alarm bells ringing for the health department. Making matters worse is the possibility of a holiday wave triggered by Christmas and New Year celebrations.  While a section of health officials say the decision to reopen schools and colleges even if it is only for certain classes/batches at a critical...

Kerala local body polls: Celebrations flout protocol, health dept fears Covid escalation The state health department, displeased with the way the political fronts including the ruling LDF had handled the entire electoral process, now fears a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.  Share Via Email   |  A+A A- Huge crowds had formed in front of Kalamassery municipality even as counting began in Kochi on Wednesday. (Photo | Albin Mathew, EPS) Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Covid-19...