A total of 49 people lost their lives due to the deadly coronavirus in Tamil Nadu, which also registered more than 2,000 fresh cases for the second consecutive day on Thursday, the Health Department said. Of the 49 deaths, 40 were from Chennai. The city toll is 501 and the State toll is now 625.
Samples being taken in Chennai
Chennai: Chennai has the highest death toll across TN, followed by Chengalpattu with 38 and Tiruvallur with 32. The total number of people who tested positive till date in the state is 52,334, the bulletin said. Of the 26,736 samples tested on Thursday, 2,091 people turned out positive for COVID-19 in TN on Thursday besides 50 returnees from other States and countries.
A total of 1,373 cases were reported in Chennai on Thursday, while Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram reported 115, 123 and 55 cases respectively. Coimbatore, Vellore, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Ranipet, Thanjavur, Tiruvannamalai, Thoothukudi and Villupuram reported a spike in cases as well. Of the 49 deaths, 42 deceased had underlying co-morbidities while the remaining did not have any existing health problems. At least 13 deaths were reported in private hospitals. The total samples tested in TN has crossed 8 lakh and 1,017 more recovered patients were discharged from several hospitals on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to 28,641.
A total of 1,373 cases were reported in Chennai on Thursday, while Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram reported 115, 123 and 55 cases respectively. Coimbatore, Vellore, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Ranipet, Thanjavur, Tiruvannamalai, Thoothukudi and Villupuram reported a spike in cases as well. Of the 49 deaths, 42 deceased had underlying co-morbidities while the remaining did not have any existing health problems. At least 13 deaths were reported in private hospitals. The total samples tested in TN has crossed 8 lakh and 1,017 more recovered patients were discharged from several hospitals on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to 28,641.