Two more DMK MLAs - Karthikeyan representing Vellore constituency and T Senguttuvan representing Krishnagiri constituency have confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.
T Senguttuvan, DMK MLA representing Krishnagiri constituency
Chennai:
Legislator Karthikeyan has been admitted to the CMC Hospital at Vellore.
Earlier in the day, MLA Senguttuvan of Krishnagiri constituency tested positive for Covid-19. He has been admitted to a private hospital in Krishnagiri. Following confirmation of coronavirus infection, the DMK MLA checked himself into a private hospital in the district to begin treatment.
Senguttuvan, who had fever, cough and other mild symptoms volunteered to get tested on Saturday. The results of his swab samples tested positive for coronavirus. Persons who had come in contact with the Krishnagiri constituency MLA have been quarantined, according to reports.
The corona pandemic continues to rise in Tamil Nadu. Besides the public, the corona warriors who are in the forefront for the prevention of the disease, namely ministers, government officers, government staff members and on-field doctors, nurses have also been infected with the disease and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.
As of now, 15 Tamil Nadu MLAs have been confirmed to be infected with Covid-19.