Chennai: ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri inTirunelveli district was closed after an employee tested positive.
Essential services were however maintained. The closure was ordered for disinfecting the premises and work wouldresume tomorrow, administrative officer, J Subramonia Pillai said.
There are currently 27,178 active cases in the State. Following treatment, 1,358 patients were discharged from various hospitals on Monday and 34,112 people have recovered so far.
As many as 2,710 people tested positive for the virus on Monday, which is the single day highest increase, taking the tally to 62,087.
Thirty seven patients died, pushing the toll to 794 in the state, a health department bulletin said.