In Kerala, the Covid cases are on a surge as  8553 new active cases of Covid-19 were confirmed today. <br />'' <br />''23 recent deaths in the state were also confirmed due to Covid taking the death toll in the State to 836.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, 4,851 recoveries were also reported today.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The total active Covid cases in Kerala rose to 84,497.</span><br />