Kerala recorded its highest single-day surge today with 26,995 new COVID cases. AIR Correspondent reports, the test positivity rate is at alarming 19.97 per cent. <br />''<br />''Twenty eight more deaths were confirmed due to COVID today, taking the death toll to 5028. There are presently 1,56,226 active COVID cases in Kerala. <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, the State will procure  more vaccines in addition to Center's allotment immediately. He said that a detailed action plan is being formulated for a smooth vaccination process as large scale vaccination begins from May 1st. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, more stringent measures similar to lockdown are being implemented in severe containment zones in the State. Thrissur pooram will be held with only rituals, tomorrow abiding to strict COVID protocol. Public will not be allowed for the pooram. </span><br />