Chennai: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today appealed to the people to cooperate with the police and stay at home.
Addressing mediapersons after holding a meeting with district Collectors via video conferencing from the Secretariat, he said, “We can overcome coronavirus only with the cooperation of the public.” He said coronavirus is vigorously increasing in India.
“Approval has been sought for 21 more centres to test corona in Tamilnadu. There are 3,371 ventilators in both government and private hospitals. One lakh rapid testing equipment which can detect coronavirus in 30 minutes are going to be procured,” he added.
He further said measures are being taken to arrange for mobile vegetable shops in Chennai. “Steps will be taken to ensure that essentials are delivered at door step,” he added.
Palaniswami also said that Rs 1,000 will be given to members of various workers welfare boards.