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No water stagnation at a traditionally waterlogging prone stretch - Perambur Barracks Road
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The Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, Guindy was inaugurated on June 15. Nearly 3.5 months have gone by but super speciality doctors & staff members are yet to be paid their salaries [1/2]
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Tamil Nadu has not only managed to achieve zero wastage of COVID-19 vaccines, but has also extracted as many as 5,88,243 extra doses of vaccines. But vaccine supply remains low for TN when compared to some of the other major States
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Zero deaths due to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Friday. This is the first time after April 30, 2020 : Health dept.
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senior govt dr to me, "stay safe, get details over phone. Or journalists will b among worst affected. Reporters ask 100 questions for 1 COVID +ve person. If u dont take precautions, none of u will be around (will fall sick) when there r 1000 cases" friends on the field, take care
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Tamil Nadu records second positive case of
#COVID
-19. A person, who travelled from Delhi to Chennai, has tested positive. He is under observation in the isolation ward of Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. Officials said he had reached Chennai in a train
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"It is a historic moment for us," says Poorna Chandrika, director of the 225 yr old Institute of Mental Health, Chennai as 159 inmates cast their votes - many of them for the first time - at a booth on campus
@the_hindu
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Updates from TN: 28.3.20
Beds in Isolation Wards- 13,323
Ventilators : 3,044
Current Admissions- 277
Samples Tested - 1500 (Negative-1252, Positive- 40 (2 discharged), Under Process- 208) : Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar
The samples have increased from 1243
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Family clusters are latest cause of worry. In past 2 weeks, 209 families with 480 cases reported. All had history of either attending family gatherings or travel, say health officials.
For ex : Kodambakkam zone - 34 families - 80 cases
Adyar - 37 families - 82 cases
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30-minute CPR, six shocks at intervals, angioplasty in 18 minutes & coordination between emergency & cardiac teams helped revive a 35-year-old man, who suffered 7 to 8 cardiac arrests, at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
#GovtHospital
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30 private hospitals in Chennai will be linked, and details of beds and ventilators will be made available on a portal. Public can visit portal and get details of bed vacancy before visiting the hospital : Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar
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Gujarat that has a population of 6.37 crore allocated 16.4% vaccines, while Tamil Nadu, which has a population of 8.38 crore, allocated just 6.4%. Gujarat got 10% more vaccines than TN : Ma. Subramanian, Minister for Medical & Family Welfare
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Like in Govt Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai, Remdesivir will be sold in Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli and Tiruchi districts: Health Minister Ma.Subramanian
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I have lived most part of my life in north Chennai. Some ppl think all of us speak in some kind of a slang (doesn't matter even if we do), and I have heard some trying to attach a slang to ppl in this part of the city (mostly in a derogatory way). It is very annoying. Get a life!
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These voters from Vellakal and Kurumalai hills have walked for 7 km to vote
#TNVotes
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Tamil Nadu so far :
*First COVID-19 case : March 7
*In one month, the total no of positive patients has surged to 690 (April 7)
*Persons discharged : 19
*Deaths : 8
*Total samples tested : 5305
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COVID-19 cases are surging in Chennai but masking is very very poor. There are ppl who don't wear masks at all and there are ppl who wear it wrongly.
#MaskUp
people!
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Water logging in TK Mudali St, Choolai as road level of VV Koil St (laid recently) was raised. This is the situation after every spell as there is no proper drain. So difficult for children walking to school. Road is damaged as well. Need a permanent solution
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Massive spike in Tamil nadu.
527 persons test positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Total tally is 3550.
A large number of today's cases are linked to Koyambedu market cluster
#COVID
#TamilNadu
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Patient 12 (54 yr from Madurai), as the health dept refers to, has no travel history to affected country or other state. Dept will now see if he has any contact with a person with travel history: HM
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Health Department releases updated COVID-19 protocol for Tamil Nadu. Vaccination status considered as one of the parameters
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Tamil Nadu records another new high in daily COVID-19 cases.
7,987 persons tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, 29 more persons have succumbed to the infection. Active cases rises to 58,097
New cases: Chennai-2,558, Chengalpattu-685, Coimbatore-534
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4,20,570 doses of Covishield will reach Chennai this evening. This was from the Government of India supply for vaccinating persons aged above 45 years : Tamil Nadu Health department
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April 9:
96 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu : Health Secretary Beela Rajesh
The total number of cases in the State is 834.
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Another new high for Tamil Nadu
1286 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Total surpasses 25000 mark.
Chennai has a record 1012 cases.
610 persons discharged
11 more deaths
#COVID
#TamilNadu
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According to Whole Genome Sequencing data released by
@TNDPHPM
, 97% samples were of the Omicron variant in Tamil Nadu (Jan 26, 2022)
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Many doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 across Tamil Nadu. In a number of cases, their family members have tested positive too. Getting beds for them was also difficult. Doctors say there is a need to recruit manpower immediately
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Two more positive COVID-19 cases in TN, taking the total number to 29. Both are residents of Chennai - 24 year old man who returned from London and 65 year woman are at KMC: Health dept
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7,819 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, taking the overall tally to 9,54,948. State reported 25 more deaths.
During the peak last year, the highest number of cases reported on a day in Tamil Nadu was 6,993.
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Walk into a fever clinic at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital if you have symptoms of COVID-19, travel history or queries. Doctors will examine, do a complete blood count, and if absolutely indicative, an x-ray and samples for COVID test
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Tamil Nadu Health department's order for purchase of foot-operated sanitiser dispensers raises doubts - 19110 dispensers at Rs 3.60 crore. The dispenser cost max of Rs 700 to 800, but was being procured at a higher rate : official sources
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Tamil Nadu to receive 2.14 lakh doses of Covaxin and 11.02 lakh doses of Covishield today : Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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21,228 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
State records 144 deaths, taking toll to 14,612.
Chennai recorded 6,228 new cases and 36 deaths, while Chengalpattu and Coimbatore recorded 1,608 and 1,509 cases respectively
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Tamil Nadu's oxygen allocation has been enhanced to 650 MT: Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan
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Six more persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu. This takes the total number to 35
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3,536 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Of this, Chennai accounts for 885 cases, Coimbatore for 290 cases.
4,515 persons discharged today, 49 more deaths in State
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Public Health directorate releases health unit district-wise allotment of 4,20,570 doses of Covishield and 75,000 doses of Covaxin for 45+ age group. Chennai allotted the most followed by Coimbatore
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Breaking the routine, workers inaugurate new lifts at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. A lift mechanic, a lift operator and a housekeeping staff, apart from a patient's attender inaugurated the lifts
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Another 1,289 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Nine persons died, active cases stood at 7,903.
In Chennai, 466 persons tested positive for COVID-19, while both Chengalpattu and Coimbatore recorded 100+ cases
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Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 tally crosses the 200-mark.
Another 110 persons test positive for COVID-19 in the State. All had taken part in the Nizamuddin conference.
Total number of cases is 234: Health Secretary Beela Rajesh
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8,00,000 doses of Covishield and 95,250 doses of Covaxin expected today for Tamil Nadu: Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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Another set of updates from NHM-TN
Total no of Ventilators available in TN for COVID-19: 2464.
Medical Colleges - 1956,
Govt Hospitals -147,
Pvt Hospitals - 185 and
Pvt Medical Colleges - 176
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Actor Vivek suffered a heart attack this morning, admitted to a private hospital in Chennai
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Testing and quarantine for incoming persons in Tamil Nadu.
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30,621 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. State records 297 deaths.
Chennai's daily count drops below 7,000-mark. 6,991 persons tested positive, 88 persons died. Chengalpattu records 2,173 cases, 32 deaths.
Active cases rose to 1,83,772
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Tamil Nadu to receive 69,970 doses of Covaxin today. This will be used only for second doses : Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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Ganeshapuram subway at Vyasarpadi, which is usually inundated, is not waterlogged
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April 26
Another 64 persons test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu. Total number of cases in TN is 1885
Chennai accounts for 28 cases today
60 persons discharged. This takes the total number of persons discharged to 1020.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Tamil Nadu has bagged the award for best State for organ donations from the Union Health Ministry
@the_hindu
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Shortage of HIV test kits in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Lack of supply from National AIDS Control Organisation, which directed State AIDS Control Societies to make local procurements, has hit availability of kits in govt hospitals
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89 doctors have succumbed to COVID-19 in T.N., says IMA HQ data. Till date, 734 doctors have died across the country. The wait for solatium and insurance for the families of the deceased continue. Recognise sacrifices of these doctors, says IMA
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Mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection, to be declared as a notifiable disease. Nine persons diagnosed with mucormycosis so far in Tamil Nadu. A 10-member committee formed to monitor cases : Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan
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A total of 3,645 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. 1,809 persons were discharged, 15 persons died.
Chennai: 1,303 cases
Chengalpattu : 304
Coimbatore : 281
Active cases climbed to 25,598 with Chennai alone accounting for 9,755 persons
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Tamil Nadu's daily COVID-19 count drops below 1,000 after nearly seven months.
957 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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Government doctors in Tamil Nadu have been demanding better pay and promotional opportunities - a demand that has become louder in the last few years. A look at their core demands and contentious issues in
@THChennai
's Sunday Story
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Tamil Nadu reported 9,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. 39 more persons have died.
New cases: 2,884 persons tested positive in Chennai, 807 in Chengalpattu, 652 in Coimbatore, 389 in Tiruvallur and 323 in Tiruchi
Active cases - 65,635
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5,546 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
1,277 cases in Chennai, 572 in Coimbatore, 343 in Salem
5,501 persons discharged today, 70 more persons died in the State
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Over the last 10 days, over 2,000 children aged 0 to 12 years tested +ve for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu. Doctors say protecting children is vital as well as seeking early medical care. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome could occur in coming months
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Union govt has given its approval for admission of 850 students to 7 of the 11 new govt medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of this, medical colleges at Virudhunagar, Kallakurichi, Udhagamandalam permitted to admit 150 students each
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5.76 lakh doses of Covishield expected today for Tamil Nadu : Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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Tamil Nadu reports 467 deaths due to COVID-19, 36,184 new cases on Friday.
Chennai's daily count drops below 6,000 (5,913 cases), but fatalities hit 100 (109 deaths)
24,478 persons discharged today in TN, active cases rise to 2,74,629
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A 25 yr man from Purasawakkam who returned from London is admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, 48 yr man from Tiruppur who returned from London is at ESI, Coimbatore, and 54 yr man from Anna Nagar, Madurai is at Rajaji Hospital: Health Minister
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Tamil Nadu's overall seropositivity stood at 87%. The phase-IV serosurvey for SARS-COV-2 transmission was taken up by
@TNDPHPM
during last week of December 2021, prior to the beginning of the third wave
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The entire stretch of Decaster Road in Pulianthope is waterlogged. Residents say there is power cut since yesterday
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#ChennaiRains
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30,016 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Saturday
31,759 persons discharged, active cases down to 3,10,157. However, deaths remain high - 486 deaths
Chennai - 2,705 cases, 85 deaths
Coimbatore - 3,692 cases, 20 deaths
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Such a relief to see my kids back in school! Classroom learning cannot be replaced at all. And social skills are crucial for kids. Though the fear of COVID-19 lingers on, I think we have to take the step ahead.
#backtoschool
Students in many schools in Tamil Nadu are being welcomed with new notebooks, flowers, geometry boxes, and chocolates.
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On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu reported 2,342 new cases of COVID-19.
16 more persons succumbed to the infection in the State
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1,459 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Chennai reported 398 cases followed by 148 in Coimbatore. Perambalur had nil cases.
Nine persons died, taking the toll to 11,703.
As many as 11,052 persons are under treatment in the State
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42 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Madras Medical College. They were residents of PG Men's Hostel of the college and posted on COVID and non COVID duties at RGGGH
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31,079 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Number of persons discharged - 31,255 - exceeds new cases. Deaths due to COVID-19 stay high - 486 persons died
Chennai - 2,762 cases, 107 deaths
Coimbatore - 3,937 cases, 33 deaths
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Arappor Iyakkam raises three cases of alleged ‘under-reporting’ of COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu reports 23,310 new cases of COVID-19 and 167 deaths on Wednesday.
Of this, Chennai records 6,291 cases, 58 deaths. Chengalpattu records 1,755 cases, 16 deaths. Daily cases crosses 2,000 in Coimbatore.
20,062 persons discharged, 1,28,311 active cases
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1,312 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Monday.
307 cases in Chennai followed by 124 in Coimbatore.
1,389 persons discharged today, 16 more persons died.
No of samples tested : 64,010
Active cases : 10,695
Discharged : 7,69,048
Deaths : 11,809
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#NorthChennai
The traditionally inundation-prone Angalamman Koil Street in Pattalam is partially waterlogged. A long-time resident said that water is draining better after works were taken up but still parts of the stretch are partially waterlogged
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About 30 residents of the Institute of Mental Health have voted at a polling booth set up on the campus till now. This is the second time a section of them are voting after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
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photo: IMH
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Massive spike in Tamil Nadu as 938 persons test positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Total number of cases climbs to 21184
Chennai accounts for 616 cases.
687 persons discharged taking total no. of persons discharged to 12000
Six more deaths
#COVID
#TamilNadu
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1,009 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. 1,091 discharged, 10 deaths, 8,947 persons under treatment in State
3 more UK returnees have tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 13 returnees have tested +ve for the infection till now.
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Tamil Nadu reports 2,112 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Of this, Chennai accounts for 565 cases followed by 190 cases in Coimbatore
2,347 persons discharged today, 25 persons have died
State has 18,395 active cases
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Healthcare professionals continue to test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai. Now, senior doctors, PGs of anaesthesia test positive at RGGGH.
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Hydroxychloroquine: TN gives nod for manufacturers within a day, 15 get approval in the last three weeks
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Sunday Story: How Tamil Nadu is prepared to handle the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases. Omicron has turned into the dominant variant in circulation, driving the surge in daily cases. A look at where the State stands, its infrastructure & challenges
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33,075 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Monday, 335 persons succumbed to infection.
Cases dip in Chennai - 6,150 persons tested positive, 86 deaths
Chengalpattu - 2,154 cases, 33 deaths
20,486 persons discharged, 2,31,596 active cases
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33,764 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, 475 persons died.
Chennai's daily count drops to 3,561 cases. However, deaths continue to be high at 98. Coimbatore records 4,268 cases, 31 deaths.
29,717 persons discharged across the State
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1,428 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Chennai reports 397, Coimbatore 142, Salem 99 and Chengalpattu 83 cases.
11 more persons have died in the State. toll stands at 11,733
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The number of samples tested today is 16447, the highest number till date.
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Disastrous! Caught in rain for 3 hours. Mobile battery drained. Planned to leave bike somewhere but couldnt find autos or cab. Only right thing that happened to us (
@shanmughamsjTOI
) was deciding to take the 200 feet road (via Retteri) to reach home. What an evening :(
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#108ambulanceteams
When cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in Chennai, the 108 ambulance network team turned plastic industrial cans into boats & tied up spine boards with ropes to rescue persons as well as to reach those in need of emergency care
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Bread made by patients of Institute of Mental Health are now supplied to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and served as a part of a meal for in-patients. The bakery is one of the Industrial Therapy Centres at IMH
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Directorate of Medical Education places Dr. Subbiah Shanmugam, head of surgical oncology of Government Royapettah Hospital under suspension after receiving complaints that he was involved in political party activities. This was against TN govt servants' conduct rules
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Every day, 15 persons walk into two of the major govt hospitals in Chennai for anti-rabies vaccines while the State’s largest govt paediatric care facility — Institute of Child Health — vaccinates at least 20 children against rabies in a month
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Tamil Nadu reported 1,779 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. 664 persons tested positive in Chennai followed by 162 in Chengalpattu, 153 in Coimbatore and 108 in Thanjavur.
11 deaths, active cases cross 10,000
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Mega vaccination camp in Tamil Nadu - total coverage : 28,36,776
District-wise coverage
Source: TN Health Department
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COVID-19: A total of 54 persons admitted to isolation wards in TN. 8950 persons under followup. 70 samples under process. Total samples lifted is 412: Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar
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