<span style="color: #222222;">Kerala witnessed a hike in the covid numbers as it confirms 12,868 new covid positive cases today. The test positivity rate is 10.3 percent at present. 124 deaths were also confirmed due to Covid today taking the total death toll to 13,359. Bringing respite, 11,564  people recovered from the covid infection. At present, a total of 1,02,058  people are undergoing covid treatment in the state.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Following the Covid spread, the newly introduced  covid restrictions and  concessions came into effect in the state.  The entire state is divided into four major zones based on the TPR figures and regulations are being imposed accordingly.  Meanwhile the state will reel under complete lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays.</span><br />''  <br />