TPR increases to 21.9% in Salem
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Health Department increases swab collection in district
The Total Positivity Rate (TPR) in Salem district increased to 21.9% and the district administration has set up teams to intensify lockdown restrictions. According to health officials, on May 13, the TPR was 18.3% and it increased to 21.9% on Friday. On Friday, 7,473 samples were collected for testing and 725 positive cases were reported in the district. There are 20 taluks, four Municipalities and a Municipal Corporation in the district and in past 10 days, 33,446 samples were collected and 7,316 persons tested positive.More Related News