Kasaragod:  Kerala reported 12 more fresh cases of coronavirus including six cases from Kasaragod, taking the tally in the State to 49, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, even as he ruled out the possibility of community spread. However, he warned of strict action if government instructions were not followed to keep the virus at bay.

While six more people tested positive from Kasaragod, three new cases each were from Kannur and Ernakulam districts, Vijayan told reporters after a COVID-19 review meeting here.

“All those who were diagnosed with the virus today had returned from Dubai recently. At least 52,785 people are in home quarantine, while 228 are under observation in isolation wards at various hospitals,” Vijayan said.

Three positive cases were earlier treated and discharged.