Chennai: Increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Chennai at an alarming rate on a daily basis, despite efforts by the government, has led to fear among many that community spread has started taking place in the city.
“I stopped stepping out of my home ever since the daily figures crossed the 1,000 mark recently. I am worried about the situation and request people to understand the gravity. It is not time to take things light,” said Narayanasamy, a retired government employee.
DMK president and Leader of Opposition M K Stalin too has asked the government to study if community transmission was happening in the city and take according scientific measures to tackle the situation.
Meanwhile, Municipal Administration Minister S P Velumani hit out at Stalin for his criticism of the government, saying only its timely intervention had ensured a high recovery rate and low fatality rate.
“If Stalin thinks he can boost his falling political clout using corona, he will be left hugely disappointed,” the Minister said in a statement. He asserted that the Chief Minister was diligently handling the situation.