Tamil Nadu records 1,587 fresh cases
The Hindu
Thanjavur reports 85 cases as against 53 on Tuesday; active cases stand at 16,180; 3,44,977 vaccinated
Tamil Nadu logged 1,587 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The State recorded 18 deaths, but no fatalities were reported in 24 of the 38 districts. Coimbatore’s daily tally rose to 232 cases from 217 the previous day. In Chennai, 179 persons tested positive, while Erode and Chengalpattu recorded 117 and 115 cases respectively. There was a small increase in the number of cases in Thanjavur as 85 persons tested positive as against 53 on Tuesday. Among the other districts, Tiruppur recorded 81 cases and Namakkal 66 cases. The State’s overall tally of cases stands at 26,27,365. A total of 35,073 people have died of COVID-19. Of the 18 deaths reported on Wednesday, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Mayiladuthurai and Salem recorded two deaths each. There was no death in Coimbatore.
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