Actor Vijayakanth's Wife Skips Covid Test, Heads Out For Poll Campaign

A three-member health team that approached Premalatha Vijayakanth and asked her to undergo the test reportedly was told that she will finish campaigning today and then go for the test at the urban health centre.

DMDK chief Vijayakanth's wife Premalatha Vijayakanth, who is contesting the Tamil Nadu assembly election from the Virudhachalam seat, is worrying healthcare authorities as she did not undergo a Covid test before campaigning in the constituency despite being closely exposed to two people who tested positive. At least two of her close relatives with whom she had stayed in the last few days have reportedly tested positive for the virus. A three-member health team that approached Premalatha Vijayakanth and asked her to undergo the test reportedly was told that she will finish campaigning today and then go for the test at the urban health centre. Covid protocols demand that a person remains in isolation if she or he has been exposed to a an infected person. Ms Vijayakanth reportedly moved around among the public with over 100 supporters. She had recently stayed with her brother, his wife and 10 others. both of whom tested positive for Covid. They were staying together at a wedding hall. It was reported a couple of days ago that Ms Vijayakanth's brother Sudheesh had tested positive for coronavirus. District health official Dr Senthil told NDTV that another relative, Ms Vijayakanth's sister--in-law, tested positive for coronavirus today after which she was moved into isolation.