Tamil Nadu: 98 more cases of COVID-19 reported; state total at 1,173

NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, APRIL 13

COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu continued to mount with 98 people, including 91 from a “same source” contacts, testing positive for coronavirus on Monday, taking the tally in the state to 1,173, said Health Secretary Beela Rajesh.

The other seven cases were secondary contacts and included doctors and medical staff, the official said.

The state on Sunday registered 106 fresh cases. Of the 98 positive cases, as many as 91 of them were ‘same source’ contacts, she said, an apparent reference to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in the national capital.