Virudhunagar district recorded the highest number of single-day increase of COVID-19 cases so far this year with 227 testing positive on Monday.

The district registered fresh cases in triple digits for the nineth consecutive day and the number crossed the 200-mark for the first time on Monday. A total of 91 persons were discharged from hospitals and healthcare facilities in the district.

The death toll in the district stands at 239.

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