Chennai: Top higher educational institutions in Chennai, including Meenakshi College, Queen Mary’s College, Stella Maris College and Loyola College, have been converted as coronavirus treatment centres.
According to sources, following hike in Covid-19 cases in the city, these facilities have been turned into isolation wards with all necessary medical facilities. Officials and staff members have also been appointed to take care of the units.
The city continues to see a spike in Covid-19 cases, with Royapuram having the highest number of patients.
According to data released by the Greater Chennai Corporation today, Royapuram has 189 cases until this morning. On 28 April, 25 new cases were reported. After Royapuram, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar is the second highest with 169 cases. On 28 April alone 41 persons were tested positive. As of now, in Chennai city, as many as 767 active cases are reported.