
COVID-19 cases on the decline in central districts
The Hindu
The central districts on Monday reported 737 fresh cases for COVID-19, a gradual dip over the last few weeks. The number of deaths too, continued to decline as 18 patients succumbed to the viral infec
The central districts on Monday reported 737 fresh cases for COVID-19, a gradual dip over the last few weeks. The number of deaths too, continued to decline as 18 patients succumbed to the viral infection. All districts in the region reported less than five deaths. Four patients each succumbed to the viral infection in Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. Meanwhile, Karur and Tiruvarur reported three deaths each. Two patients succumbed to the illness in Nagapattinam district, while one each died in Ariyalur and Pudukottai. No deaths were reported in Perambalur district.More Related News

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