COVID19 IN CHENNAI: "WHY CASES ARE IN RISING TREND IN THE CITY?," EXPLAINS DR VIJAYABASKAR

Amid lockdown in the country, Tamil Nadu has reported 203 positive cases in the state which has taken the toll to 2,526 cases. With this sudden rise in cases, Chennai tops the list with 176 confirmed reports.

Further giving updates on the state report, Health Minister Vijayabaskar said that among with 203 people, 117 are men and 86 women. While the casualties in the state, have increased to 28 after the Health Department reported a recent death of a 98-year-old COVID-19 patient. 

While addressing the media, Health Minister Vijayabaskar said a total of 9,615 samples were tested on Friday while Chennai tops the chart in the state. We are also providing necessary assistance and help to pregnant women in the state. Amid all the coax, the government has made special arrangements for senior citizens.

Meanwhile, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner G. Prakash warned citizens of 14-day quarantine for violators of physical distancing norms. He also advised business establishments of closure if they do not follow the social distancing norms. 

#update: Efforts intensified to contain the spread of #COVID__19 in Chennai @chennaicorp. Visited Vaishnava College Isolation Center last night to inspect the arrangements along with NHM & Corporation officials. #coronavirus @MoHFW_INDIA #Vijayabaskar pic.twitter.com/Nn80J4Iz7m

— Dr C Vijayabaskar (@Vijayabaskarofl) May 2, 2020

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