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Odisha
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Kerala
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Detailed explanation-1: -We present here the first case of COVID-19 infection reported in Kerala, India. On January 27, 2020, a 20 yr old female presented to the Emergency Department in General Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala, with a one-day history of dry cough and sore throat. There was no history of fever, rhinitis or shortness of breath.
Detailed explanation-2: -COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered corona virus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Detailed explanation-3: -Intense contact tracing and testing are the mainstay of the state’s COVID-19 response. The state adapted WHO’s guidance by tracing, testing and isolating as many as possible. As on 30 June 2020, Kerala had sent 1 71 846 samples for testing.