Kerala reported a markedly high 1,038 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the State’s total case load to 15,032. Till July 20, COVID-19 positive tests among health workers stood at 267, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. Total recoveries were 6,164. While there was a 706% increase in positive cases, there was a 969% increase in deaths compared to June 22. Andhra Pradesh saw a big rise in cases and deaths, at 65 deaths and 6,045 cases on Wednesday.

Source: The Hindu July 22, 2020 18:00 UTC