17,934 test positive for COVID-19 in T.N.; active cases rise to 88,959
The Hindu
Chennai’s daily tally surpasses 7,000; State’s overall tally rises to 28,47,589
With daily coronavirus infections rising to 17,934 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, at least 30 districts recorded a rise in new cases when compared to the previous day’s figures. Chennai’s daily tally surpassed 7,000, with the city registering a sharp rise in infections from 6,484 on Tuesday to 7,372 on Wednesday.
While cases dipped marginally in districts like Madurai and Perambalur, there was a significant spike in a number of districts. Cases increased not only in Chennai but also in its neighbouring districts, with Chengalpattu logging 1,840 cases as against 1,665 cases on the previous day. Tiruvallur registered a marginal rise in infections as 931 people tested positive, while 620 tested positive in Kancheepuram district.
In Coimbatore, 981 people tested positive for COVID-19. Despite a small drop, cases remained high in Madurai (498) and Tirunelveli (451). Tiruchi recorded 444 cases, while Kanniyakumari logged 388 cases. Ranipet registered a sharp rise from 136 to 373 cases.
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