How did this Indian state flatten the curve before the country hits its peak?

The first three confirmed cases of the novel virus in India were reported in Kerala.

However, none of the cases were locally transmitted.

All of them had been infected by COVID-19 due to their travel history abroad as they were all medical students from Wuhan.

It followed a rigid protocol, including a 28-day quarantine to contain the spread of the infection.

The state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja had explained that the health department officials traced people who returned to Kerala from infected areas and isolated them even if they had minor symptoms.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 3 announced coronavirus as a state calamity. 

No case was reported for around a month in Kerala. By mid-February, all three patients had also recovered and were even discharged from the hospital.

As per the administration and experts, Kerala has till date reported no signs of community transmission even in the worst-hit district of Kasaragod.

At 166, the district has reported around 44 per cent cases of the total cases in Kerala till now.

Kasaragod has also recorded most number of recoveries at 61.

COVID-19 is driving innovation in the country. While it is ravaging the entire world, India is securing itself the distinction of developing a disinfection gateway -- for decontamination of people.

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCIMST) in Kerala developed a 'Disinfection Gateway' -- a portable booth, equipped with a system for generating hydrogen peroxide mist and UV-based decontamination facility. 

Kerala has recorded the highest number of recoveries in India as it had conducted over 13,000 tests for coronavirus by the first week of April, more than larger states such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Presently, 194 patients are under treatment across various hospitals in Kerala while 1.16 lakh under observation and 179 cured.