14 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
CHENNAI
A total of 14 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Friday. There were four cases in Chennai, three in Chengalpattu, two in Kancheepuram and one each in Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanniyakumari, Madurai and Tiruvannamalai. The State’s total COVID-19 count stood at 35,94,415. Eight persons have been discharged, while 74 persons are under treatment. Of the 74, there are 29 active cases in Chennai, six in Chengalpattu and five each in Coimbatore and Kancheepuram. A total of 5,625 samples were tested in the State. According to Thursday’s data, the overall positivity rate stood at 0.2%.
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