New cases go up in Chennai for 2nd day

The new COVID cases went up in Chennai for the second consecutive day, with the city reporting 164 cases on Wednesday, up from 139 on Tuesday and 122 on Monday.

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Updated:29th Jul, 2021 at 11:46 AM

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The test positivity rate has also gone up to 0.6 per cent on Tuesday from 0.5 per cent a day earlier. But overall number declined to 1,756 on Wednesday.

Even as he said an increase was anticipated after curbs were relaxed, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan warned against the present complacency in mask usage and social distancing. “The fact is, COVID continues to be an issue throughout the world. The causes are being analysed whether it is due to workplace, functions, or crowding in public places. We are going for expanded contact tracing, and also ensure wherever needed containments are put in places.” The TPR in the State stands at 1.2 per cent, with Cuddalore (2.5%), Thanjavur (2.3%) and Coimbatore (2%) recorded top three.

New cases go up in Chennai for 2nd day

The new COVID cases went up in Chennai for the second consecutive day, with the city reporting 164 cases on Wednesday, up from 139 on Tuesday and 122 on Monday.

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