“We can identify patients who have symptoms. But it is impossible to identify COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic. Hence, the government is warning that one can contract the virus from anyone around us. We may contract the virus from markets, places of employment, vehicles, hospitals and other public places.

So always maintain a safe distance of two metres,” directed the Chief Minister. “Apart from maintaining a safe distance of two metres, make sure that you wear a mask and wash your hands using soap or sanitiser. Never allow crowding at any place,” he said.

“So far, we have been successful in keeping the COVID-19 mortality rate low with our vigilance in following the preventive measures. Hence, our vigilance has the value of life,” the Chief Minister said.

On July 15, 623 people tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala. An alarming number of 432 cases had contracted the disease through contact. While 96 came from abroad, 76 came from other states. 196 patients were cured of the deadly disease

It is for the second consecutive day Kerala recorded over 600 COVID-19 cases. Sources of 37 are yet to be traced.

Kerala launched a ‘break the chain’ campaign to fend off the COVID-19 spread on March 16, in the wake of a second wave of infections after a virus carrier family returning from Italy had created a cluster in Pathanamthitta district.

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In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Yediyurappa said that he was healthy and will continue to work from his residence. The Chief Minister will remain in home quarantine till next week as per COVID-19 protocol.  An electrician, a standby driver and a pilot vehicle staffer, have tested positive for COVID-19.

“Since a few staff at my official residence Krishna have tested positive for COVID19, I will be working from my personal residence for the next few days. I will hold meetings, consultations and issue orders and suggestions via video conferencing. There is no need to worry. I am healthy. I appeal to everyone to take all precautionary measures and follow protocols issued by the government. Wear masks and ensure social distancing and help us contain COVID19,” a statement from the Chief Minister said.

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