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Tamil Nadu Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases As 17 Test Positive Today

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On Sunday, eight new cases were reported in Tamil Nadu. Four patients were from Coimbatore and four others from Erode, including a 10-month-old baby.

The state government had announced containment zones in nine zones in Chennai.

The advisory issued by the Chennai Corporation Commissioner Prakash stated that people living in Arumbakkam, Purasaiwalkam, Santhome, Virugambakkam, Saidapet, West Mambalam, Porur, Alandur, and Kotturpuram are advised to stay in their houses and not venture out of their houses unless it is very important. This move has been taken after 23 COVID-19 positive patients were confirmed in these areas.

He also stated that people who have travel history or those who have come in contact with someone who was tested positive for COVID-19 in the specified areas, should wear masks inside their houses.