Chennai: 
On Tuesday, the number of fresh infections rose to 13, which was almost double the previous day’s figure.
While three persons in Chennai and two in Coimbatore tested positive for Covid-19, one each tested positive in Chengalpattu, Salem, the Nilgiris, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Vellore as per the Directorate of Public Health , Tamil Nadu.
Two persons who arrived at Chennai from UAE and Singapore also tested positive.
The state public health department has directed the district health officers to tighten its vigil.
However, 16 persons recovered from the disease on Tuesday and presently 89 are under treatment.
