As many as 30 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, including 19 in Chennai, in the past 24 hours. Till date, 34,53,263 persons in the State have tested positive. In a day, 14,469 persons were tested for the infection. The State did not record any deaths. Currently, 231 persons are under treatment across the State.
While Chennai accounted for the highest number of new infections, the neighbouring district of Chengalpattu reported four fresh cases. Two of those have been hospitalised. Districts such as Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Karur, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Sivaganga and Thoothukudi each recorded one fresh case.
Two persons, one each in Kancheepuram and another person in Vellore, are in intensive care units. Besides, six persons are on oxygen support, including three in Kancheepuram district.
