
216 fresh cases, 5 deaths in central districts
The Hindu
The central region reported 216 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. The number of cases continued to reflect a downward trend across most districts in the state. Five deaths due to the viral infectio
The central region reported 216 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. The number of cases continued to reflect a downward trend across most districts in the state. Five deaths due to the viral infection were registered in the region. Two patients succumbed to the illness in Tiruchi, while one each died in Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam districts.
Thanjavur district reported a slight increase in the number of cases compared to Friday. On Saturday, 71 patients tested COVID-19 positive. Meanwhile, Tiruchi reported 47 fresh cases of COVID-19.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.