In Kerala, 3502 new COVID cases were confirmed today. 1955 recoveries were also reported. Presently 31,493 patients are undergoing COVID treatment in the state. With sixteen more deaths reported today, the total number of casualties due to COVID rose to 4710.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, State Health Minister K. K. Shailaja said that as the COVID cases are on a rise in Kerala, the COVID guidelines will be further tightened in the State.</span><br />