Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan. 28 -- : Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Tuesday said that 633 people, including 197 "new ones" were being monitored in the state in the backdrop of reports about the spread of coronavirus globally.
"Out of those who are being monitored, only seven are hospitalized. So far, 16 people have been hospitalized, of which nine have been discharged. Samples of 10 people have been sent to the Pune Virology Institute for testing. Six of them have tested negative and results four are awaited," said Shailaja.
In addition, samples of six suspected cases were sent on Tuesday. The samples have been sent for inspection as per ICMR guidelines, she added.
"Strong measures are being taken to prevent coronavirus infec...