Over 6,000 COVID-19 cases reported in TN

The state reported new infections in excess of 6,000 after quite some time, as it logged in excess of only 5,000 daily cases for the past many days.

As many as 6,352 cases, including those who had returned from domestic and foreign destinations, pushed the total number of infections so far in Tamil Nadu to 4,15,590.

A government bulletin said 6,045 people were discharged after recovery today, with the total number of those cured of the dreaded virus being 3,55,727.

Subsequently, there were 52,726 active cases, it said.

As many as 44,99,670 people have undergone RT-PCR tests so far, including 78,973 today.

Chennai continued to top the districts in both daily cases, at 1,285 on Saturday, as well as the cumulative numbers, which was 1,33,173.

Of the 37 districts, Nilgiris reported the lowest daily positive cases of 17, while Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur, all neighbouring Chennai, Salem and Cuddalore witnessed high virus case loads.

Of the 87 dead, five had no comorbid conditions, the bulletin said, adding, the deceased included a 96-year-old man from Kancheepuram and a seven year-old girl from this city.