Once again registering a sharp upward trend, Tamilnadu today posted 2,579 new cases, and the total number of inflections has touched 8,86,673.
Lockdown extended in TN till 30 April
The Tamilnadu government today extended the coronavirus lockdown till 30 April. No new restrictions have been imposed. According to the order released today, the district administrations were asked to strictly enforce Covid-19 preventive measures.
HC orders Dr Simon’s body to be re-buried at Kilpauk
Madras High Court today ordered the State government to exhume the body of doctor Simon from the Velangadu cemetry and bury it at Kilpauk cemetry.
Another DMK candidate tests Covid positive
Joseph Samuel, the DMK’s candidate for Ambattur Assembly constituency, has reportedly been tested positive for Covid-19.
Deve Gowda, wife get Corona infection
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch HD Deve Gowda and his wife have tested positive for Covid-19.
US reports over 10,000 coronavirus variants infections
The US has recorded more than 10,000 infection cases of coronavirus variants as experts warn of another Covid-19 surge.
Johnson urges caution as outdoor meet-ups resume
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the people to remain cautious as outdoor get-togethers and sports resumed in England.
Canada halts AstraZeneca vax for adults under 55 years
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has recommended that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine should not be used in adults under 55 years of age at this time, while rare cases of serious blood clots were being further probed.
Morocco suspends air traffic with France, Spain over Covid-19
Morocco is suspending flights to France and Spain due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the kingdom’s government said in a statement on Monday.