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Tamil Nadu Covid lockdown news live: Govt starts selling Remdesivir directly to pvt hospitals
In a first since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday reported the highest number of new cases in the country with 33,059 people testing positive. While the cumulative Covid tally of the state stood at 16,64,350, the number of new cases has been declining. The death count, however, continued to increase with another 364 people succumbing to the infection across TN in the past 24 hours. The state’s death toll is 18,369 -- fourth highest in the country.Read Less
Oxygen generation resumes at Sterlite plant in Tuticorin
Oxygen generation at the Sterlite plant in Tuticorin that was halted due to a technical snag last week resumed in the early hours of Wednesday. There are two oxygen plants at Sterlite that have a combined capacity of 1,050 tonne per day. After getting permission from the Supreme Court, Sterlite began oxygen production in one unit on Wednesday last. But on Thursday night, a technical snag developed in the cold box at the oxygen plant, leading to a temporary halt in production.
TN govt starts selling Remdesivir directly to pvt hospitals
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday started selling Remdesivir, the anti viral drug useful in treating Covid-19 patiemts, directly to private hospitals. Chief minister MK Stalin distributed the first batch containing 960 vials to 25 hospitals at a sale counter which was set up at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. (IANS)
Karur Vysya Bank donates Rs 3.29 crore to support fight against Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu
Private lender Karur Vysya Bank has donated a total of Rs 3.29 crore so far during the second wave of Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu. Bank MD and CEO B Ramesh Babu has handed over a demand draft for Rs 1 crore to minister of electricity, prohibition & excise V Senthil Balaji recently to support the state’s efforts to contain Covid-19. The Rs 1 crore includes a Rs 15 lakh donation by the bank to install an oxygen generator unit at the Coimbatore General Hospital.
Covid-19 bed count around Chennai
Tamil Nadu: Attendants of patients risk all in Covid wards
Government hospitals across Tamil Nadu are insisting that Covid-19 patients in the ICUs and wards should have attendants to care for them, exposing the deficiency, if not collapse, of the state's healthcare system. Read more
In the nine central prisons in the state, so far 792 prisoners have tested positive for Covid-19 and 104 are currently under treatment. There have been two Covid deaths so far.
Attendants of Covid-19 patients stage protest outside Chennai’s Government General Hospital
Attendants of Covid-19 patients staged a protest outside Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital when hospital employees and police removed them from the corridors. The protest went on for about two hours. Read more
Covid-19: Chennai Corporation wants to increase number of vaccinations daily
The Greater Chennai Corporation conducted 208 special vaccination camps on Tuesday and vaccinated more than 19,000 people. Read more
Chennai: Ill-effects of alcohol a reason for vaccine hesitancy in people
The city corporation is ramping up drives and camps for vaccination, but many residents remain hesitant due to the alleged ill effects of alcohol. This hesitancy has remained from the time Greater Chennai Corporation began a drive for frontline workers in February. Read more
There're 2,74,297 dailywage labourers in the state. Helpline numbers setup for migrant labourers -- 04424321408, 04424321438. During second Covid wave,1,250 labourers have returned to their respective states. We're considering vaccinating all migrant workers.
Tamil Nadu labour minister
Crowded Tambaram market
Vehicles without e-pass and proper travel documents being checked at Anna Salai, Chennai during the complete lockdown.
Madurai cop croons corona song to lockdown violators
It has now become routine for policemen to lecture lockdown violators about the dangers of venturing out. But those travelling through South Veli Street have instead been treated to a mellifluous folk song at Aruppukkottai Road junction spreading the same message. Rendering it is Mathichiyam Bala, a folk singer-cum-police constable attached to Madurai city police. Read more
The meeting aims at accessing CSR funds of corporates to fight Covid-19.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin chairs a meeting to review the Covid situation and its impact on businesses.
Greater Chennai Corporation will impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on Covid-19 patients under home isolation if they step out.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin, in a video message, creates awareness on importance of vaccination, and other precautionary measures such as wearing face mask and using sanitizer to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Vehicles plying on GST road near Chrompet in Chennai amid lockdown.
Vehicles on GST road at Chrompet in Chennai stopped by police for checking e-pass and valid documents for travel during the lockdown.
Chennai divided into 348 grids; e-registration must for travel
In a novel initiative to contain lockdown violations by motorists, the Greater Chennai Police have divided the city into 348 grids and allowed inter-grid movement only if road-users had valid e-registration. Read more