New Delhi, India (CNN) In January this year, Kerala became the first Indian state to report a coronavirus case . Medical staff collect samples from people at a kiosk to test for Covid-19 in Kerala, India, on April 6, 2020. For comparison, Maharashtra, the worst-affected state in India, has reported more than 23,000 cases , including more than 860 deaths. How Kerala comparesHundreds of miles north in the state of Maharashtra, health authorities haven't seen the same success. Unlike Kerala, Maharashtra hadn't dealt with a recent viral outbreak, so they weren't as prepared for the onslaught, Kurian said.

Source: CNN May 13, 2020 02:48 UTC