Manifestations and risk factors of post COVID syndrome among COVID-19 patients presented with minimal symptoms - A study from Kerala, India.

Background: COVID 19 is associated with the development of post COVID syndrome usually manifested as fatigue, anxiety, joint pain, headache, chest pain, dementia, depression, and dyspnea. Documented evidence of post COVID syndrome among patients with asymptomatic or mild infections, especially from India is less.

Methodology: A community based prospective cohort study was conducted among 154 patients admitted in CFLTCs of coastal Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during May-August 2020.

Strategies and challenges in Kerala's response to the initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative descriptive study.

Objective: To understand the structures and strategies that helped Kerala in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced by the state and how it was tackled.

Design: Qualitative descriptive study using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.

Setting: State of Kerala, India.