Covid-19 in the State is going out of control, says TN govt April 15, 2021 On Wednesday the State reported the highest daily cases of 7,819 With the rapid increase in Coronavirus cases in the second wave in Tamil Nadu, Advocate General Vijay Narayan told the Madras High Court on Thursday that the Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu is going completely out of control. Further, officials are unable to predict how the virus would act due to the mutations. The rapid spread was not due to the Assembly elections held on April 6. It is not only Tamil Nadu but also other States have also been affected due to the virus, the AG pointed out when the Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee was hearing a case relating to arrear examinations.
Updated Apr 11, 2021 | 09:27 IST A huge crowd numbering in hundreds were seen at a fish market in Chennai s Kasimedu following no social distance. People flout Covid-related norms at the fish market in Kasimedu, Chennai. | Photo Credit: ANI Chennai: The social distancing norms went for a toss as a huge crowd was witnessed at a fish market in Chennai on Sunday amid rising cases of coronavirus infection in the city. Notably, Chennai has recorded 1,977 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. A huge crowd numbering in hundreds were seen at the fish market in Chennai s Kasimedu. In view of the COVID-19 situation we all are wearing masks, The crowd seldom gets huge and some do not wear masks, Gangadharan who works at the fish harbour said.
‘Fine’ for now but if Covid spreads, night curfew is on the way Think twice before spitting in public, because it could fetch you a fine of Rs 500. Or if you’re not wearing a mask over your nose and mouth, you might have to shell out Rs 200. Share Via Email | A+A A- By Express News Service CHENNAI: Think twice before spitting in public, because it could fetch you a fine of Rs 500. Or if you’re not wearing a mask over your nose and mouth, you might have to shell out Rs 200. Not practising physical distancing in a public place? Prepare to lose Rs 500.
Covid spike: Tamil Nadu warns of night curfew if current measures fail The positivity rate had been coming down till February in the state but now on average, 3,900 new cases per day are found. Share Via Email | A+A A- By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday warned more restrictions including night curfew if the new curbs announced on Thursday for checking the spread of coronavirus fail to bear fruit. An official release here said Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan, Commissioner of Revenue Administration K Phanindra Reddy, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan, and senior officials took part in the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8 to review the corona situation across the country.
The number of active cases stood at 30,131. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan and other top officials attended the meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the country. Besides Ranjan, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan, state police chief JK Tripathy and others attended the meeting, the government said. On Thursday, about 1,869 positive patients were discharged in the state following treatment and the cumulative figure of recoveries is 8,72,415, according to a state health bulletin. Chennai accounted for the bulk of new cases with 1,520 and the recoveries were 515 today besides six deaths due to the virus. Of the total 19 fatalities today, 14 were due to comorbidities.
FACT CHECK: Lockdown in Tamil Nadu from April 9? This is what govt has to say State Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan dismissed the rumours and asked people to beware of baseless rumours. File photo Updated: Apr 7, 2021, 12:18 PM IST As COVID-19 cases are on a continuous rise in the country and restrictions and curfews are being imposed in several states and Union Territories, a lot of fake news and misinformation is also being spread on social media platforms and WhatsApp groups. One such fake news doing the rounds is that lockdown and restrictions will be imposed in Tamil Nadu from April 9 (Friday) from 8 pm onwards. The fake message also has a list of ‘new restrictions’ including implementation of section 144 of the CrPC across the state, closure of beaches, temples, PVRs, work from home directive for private employees among others. “New guidelines will be implemented from 8 pm on Friday, April 9 to April 30 (sic),” the message reads.
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Covid-19 vaccination: TN hits a new low on Sunday with 15,168 vaccinated April 05, 2021 × This is a worrying factor, claims Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan adding election is being cited as a reason for not taking the shot The Covid-19 vaccination in Tamil Nadu on Sunday dropped to a new low of 15,168 from a high of 1.52 lakh on March 22 even as people are showing hesitancy to go and get vaccinated citing elections as a reason. The number of inoculations has been over 1 lakh between March 15 and March 29 but has been on the decline since March 30 to reach a low of 15,168 on Sunday. Reacting to the drop in vaccination, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said, Tamil Nadu has totally received 54 lakh vaccines and so far nearly 32 lakh persons have taken the shots. Nobody has reported any major problem due to the vaccination, which will only help people be safe from the virus, he added.
Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said steps will definitely be taken to restrict non-essential activities in Tamil Nadu to prevent a Maharashtra-like COVID-19 situation here
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