COVID-19: Tamil Nadu confirms 3 more cases, taking tally upto 26

Tamil Nu Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar on Wednesday informed about three new positive cases of COVID-19 in state. A total of 26 confirmed cases have been reported in Tamil Nu, which includes one patient discharged and in-home quarantine and one person de. 

minister said that among three -- an 18-yr-old male is a 'contact of second patient' at Rajiv Gandhi Govt Hospital, a 63-yr-old male with travel history to Dubai at Walajah Hospital and a 66-yr-old male, who is a contact of Thai nationals at IRTT, Perundurai.

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Coronavirus in India

total Coronavirus cases in India stands at 606 as per recent data reported by states. Amid rising cases of COVID-19 virus in country, PM Modi on Tuesday anunced a 21-day lockdown across nation starting Tuesday midnight.  He accentuated need for 21 days, that were necessary for breaking transmission cycle of pandemic. 21-day curfew is applicable to all states, districts, and vills - irrespective of wher y are currently under curfew or t.  

"From midnight 12, across country, re will be countrywide lockdown in India. re will be a complete restriction of leaving out from residence.  All districts, vill will be locked down. This is curfew only -a stricter curfew than Janta curfew. We have to bear ecomic consequences because of this. But to save every Indian's life at this time is my and government's responsibility," said PM Modi. 

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(with ANI inputs)