Tag: Covid-19

Three out of 376 persons, who were admitted to hospitals for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Tamil Nadu. This shows that the State is still in Stage 2 of COVID-19 transmission, said Health Secretary Beela Rajesh. She added: “With more number of positive cases being reported, we lifted samples (throat and nasal… Continue reading "Covid-19 spread: Is TN in stage 2 or stage 3?"

From tomorrow, provisional stores, vegetable and fruit shops and petrol/diesel pumps in Tamil Nadu would be allowed to function only between 6 am and 2.30 pm during the COVID-19 lockdown period. However, “medical shops and restaurants (only takeaway) would continue to function through the day”, an official release from the government said. Petrol bunks will function only between 6 am… Continue reading "As TN moves from level 1 to 2, govt announces more restrictions"

Tamil Nadu is witnessing more coronavirus cases. In a late night tweet, Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar said, “3 new  positive cases of #covid19 in TN. 18 Y M contact of 2nd Pt  at #RGGH. 63 Y M Dubai return at #Walajah GH. 66 Y M contact of  Thai nationals at #IRTT, Perundurai. Pts are in isolation &  stable.” But… Continue reading "TN corona cases on rise, but 2nd patient tests negative, CM asks Rs 4,000 cr from Centre"

The Tamil Nadu government will today take a decision on imposing stringent restrictive measures in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Erode districts, which figure among the 80 districts countrywide where the Centre has advised maintaining only “essential services” in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a government official, “We will take a decision on imposing severe restrictions in these districts at… Continue reading "TN’s decision on lockdown of Chennai, Kanchi & Erode"

A 20-year-old man from Delhi has tested positive for coronavirus in Chennai, taking Tamil Nadu’s tally to two. The case of this man from with travel history to Delhi and no overseas travel has raised concerns of community transmission of the disease. He is now being treated in Chennai. Health Minister Dr Vijayabaskar said the patient is “stable”. Vijayabaskar, in… Continue reading "TN reports second coronavirus case, concerns on rise"