Two travellers from Singapore, UK, test COVID-19 positive in TN, samples sent for genomic sequencing

A man tested positive in Tiruchi, while a child tested positive at the Chennai airport; passengers seated near them and flight staff are also being tested; TN has 3.25 lakh Thermo Taqpath kits to detect the presence of Omicron variant

Two travellers, who had come to Tamil Nadu from Singapore and the United Kingdom, were isolated at government hospitals after testing positive for COVID-19 on arrival in the State. While their samples were sent for genomic sequencing to identify the variant involved, their family members, co-passengers who were seated in front of and behind them on their flights and flight staff, are being tested and are in quarantine, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said on Friday.

A man, who had arrived at the international airport in Tiruchi at 3.30 a.m. on Friday, tested positive for COVID-19. He was isolated at a special ward at the K.A.P. Viswanathan Government Medical College Hospital, the Minister told reporters on Friday.

At the Chennai international airport, a 10-year-old child who had arrived from the UK with his family tested positive for COVID-19. The child was admitted to the Government Corona Hospital, Guindy.