Kerala on Wednesday reported 49,771 Covid-19 cases and 34,439 recoveries as intense transmission of Omicron variant-driven third wave of the pandemic continues unabated in the State. 457 health workers were among those infected. Test Positivity Rate slightly dipped to 48.06 per cent.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Besides 63 new Covid deaths, health department also recorded 77 deaths that are accounted for as Covid-19 deaths based on revised norms. The State's active cases have risen to three lakh 556.</span><br />