Central districts report 515 fresh cases
The Hindu
The central region reported 515 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, reflecting the trend of a decline in cases reported across the State. Eleven more people succumbed to the illness in the region, accor
The central region reported 515 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, reflecting the trend of a decline in cases reported across the State. Eleven more people succumbed to the illness in the region, according to the COVID-19 bulletin released by the Health Department. Two patients each in five districts - Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur - succumbed to the viral infection. Karur district reported one death, while no COVID-19 deaths were reported in three districts - Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruchi.The fear of being caught for traffic rule violation has indeed compelled many two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. But one cursory look at riders at any traffic junction in Bengaluru shows that more than half the riders have on their heads non-standard helmets, designed solely to evade the eye of law, with little concern for the safety of their own heads.
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