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The Hindu
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Staff Reporter

52 streets in Chennai have more than 3 COVID-19 cases; 90% of patients in home isolation, says Health Minister

Though COVID-19 cases in Chennai are witnessing a steady rise, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Wednesday pointed out that nearly 90% of the patients were in home isolation with mild symptoms.

Addressing the media after a review meeting with senior officials from Greater Chennai Corporation, he said of the 782 active cases in the city (as on Monday), 684 were in home isolation. The remaining required hospitalisation, mainly because of comorbidities.

The city reported 171 cases on Tuesday. “New cases getting reported are expected to cross 200 on Wednesday,” the Minister said. Anna Nagar, Teynampet, Kodambakkam and Adyar zones were reporting relatively more number of cases.

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