Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 1 (ANI): As many as 1,129 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Saturday, taking the active coronavirus cases in the state to 10,862.

"Kerala recorded 1,129 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 10,862," said Chief Minister's Office.

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On Friday, Kerala had reported its first death of a police officer due to COVID-19.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 5,65,103 active COVID-19 cases in the country. (ANI)

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