Drop in fresh COVID-19 cases
The Hindu
TIRUCHIThe central region reported 276 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, reflecting a further dip in cases reported over the last few days. Five deaths were reported in the region. Three patients
TIRUCHI The central region reported 276 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, reflecting a further dip in cases reported over the last few days. Five deaths were reported in the region. Three patients succumbed to the illness in Tiruchi, while one each died in Ariyalur and Karur. The number of cases reported in most districts in the region had witnessed a slight dip. On Wednesday, 84 fresh cases were reported in Thanjavur and 45 in Tiruchi.The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.