In Kerala, 3162 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the state yesterday. 12 deaths were also reported due to Covid 19. <br />''<br />''State Health Minister Veena George attributed the spurt in Covid-19 cases to variants like Omicron. She said, the state has not lowered its guard and continues to maintain vigil with regard to Covid 19.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Minister said the only silver lining is that although new Covid 19 cases are rising, hospital admissions have not gone up.</span><br />''<br />''<br />