<span style="color: #222222;">Kerala witnessed a considerable dip in covid 19 infection figures as it confirmed 2,605 positive cases today. The test positivity rate has also reduced to 4.65 percent.  31 deaths were also confirmed due to COVID today, taking the death toll to 46,203 in the state. Bringing respite, 3,281 recoveries were also reported today. At present, 25,586 is the active caseload in the state.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Meanwhile, State Health Minister Veena George has urged the people to celebrate Christmas and New Year with extreme caution, abiding to strict Covid protocol and guidelines in the wake of rising Omicron cases in the state.</span>