8 samples tested negative, no new cases of coronavirus: TN Health Min

"This confirms there are NO new cases of #coronavirus in TN. Stringent screening continues," Vijaya Bhaskar added.

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Updated:10th Mar, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Chennai

Samples of eight people for suspected coronavirus have tested negative, Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabhaskar said on Tuesday.

Announcing the test results, the minister in a tweet said, "#Coronaupdate:Let me share a good news, 8 samples that were in process for #Covid19 is tested NEGATIVE. This includes seven samples of close contacts of the patient at @RGGH."

"This confirms there are NO new cases of #coronavirus in TN. Stringent screening continues," he added.

The samples belong to those who travelled with the affected man, currently undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital here, and his family members.

The wife of state's first coronavirus patient has already tested negative, while the 45 year old man was "out of danger".

8 samples tested negative, no new cases of coronavirus: TN Health Min

"This confirms there are NO new cases of #coronavirus in TN. Stringent screening continues," Vijaya Bhaskar added.

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