Kollam കോ Kovid confirmed 1383 people in the district yesterday. Kovid confirmed 1371 people and 12 health workers due to contact. Yesterday, 2146 people were cured. Number of Kovid victims in Local Self Government Institutions: Corporation: 433. Municipalities: Karunagappally 37, Kottarakkara 21, Paravur 22, Punalur 19 Grama Panchayats: Anchal 41, Alayaman 10, Adichanallur 15, Aryankavu 4, Alappuzha 4, Idamulakkal 23, Ittiva 19, Ilamad 18 Elampallur 15, East Kallada 8, Oomannur 14, Ezhukon 6, Erur 25, Ochira 12, Kadakkal 20, Karavalur 17, Karipra 13,
Kalluvathukkal 24, Kundara 21, Kunnathoor 9, Kummil 8, Kulasekharapuram 6, Kulakada 15, Kulathupuzha 7, Kotankara 11, Klappana 4, Chadayamangalam 17, Chavara 14, Chathannoor 31, Chithara 17, Chirakkara 8, Thalavoor 20, Thazhava 11, Thrikkaruva 4 , Thrikkovilvattam 22, Thenmala 3, Thevalakkara 21, Thodiyoor 10, Nilamel 5, Neendakara 3, Nedumbana 19, Neduvathur 11, Pattazi 8, Pattazi Vadakkekara 2, Pathanapuram 24, Panayam 4, Panmana 8, Pavithreswaram 10, Piravanthur 8, Poothakulam 11, Pooyappally 13, Perinad 12, Perayam 19, Poruvazhi 11, Monrothuruth 4, Mayyanad 16, Melila 5, Mynagappally 14, Mile 5, Vilakkudi 12, Vettikkavala 17, Velinalloor 24, Veliyam 11, West Kallada 2, Sasthamcotta 12, Sooranad North 9, Sooranad South5.
Covid test rate: Lab owners’ dharna tomorrow
The Medical Laboratory Owners Association will hold a dharna in front of the DMO office tomorrow to protest the reduction in the Kovid RTPCR and antigen testing rates. Bijoy V. Thomas, state secretary of the association, and S.S. Vijayan Pillai, Secretary A. Sathar said. ⁇
Most of the Kovid tests in Kerala are done in private laboratories. The labs were set up at a cost of Rs 40-50 lakh. The services of specialists with expertise in molecular biology are also required. The Kovid test is completed in 8 stages, from sample collection to ICMR-recommended waste disposal. The test result can be given in a timely manner only if you work tirelessly. Quality PPE gloves as they handle live virus. Safety equipment such as masks are used. They alleged that the government had reduced the rates without considering such matters or realizing the practical difficulties in discussing with the laboratories.