Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit tests positive for COVID-19; quarantined at home

As India's Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spike, Tamil Nu Goverr Banwarilal Purohit, on Sunday, has tested positive for COVID-19, as per hospital statement. 81-year-old goverr who has been mitted to Chennai-based Kauvery Hospital is asymptomatic and clinically stable. hospital has stated that as his infection is mild, he has been vised home quarantine and will be monitored by a medical team.

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This development comes after 84 people in Raj Bhavan testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Sources state that as Purohit was home-quarantined for past week, he has t come in contact with any of those who were infected. Currently, Chennai has over one lakh positive cases while Tamil Nu has crossed 2.5 lakh cases.

Tamil Nu in total shutdown as coronavirus cases spike

Tamil Nu in total shutdown on Sunday

Tamil Nu went on a total shutdown mode on Sunday with government imposing intense curbs as part of its anti-coronavirus measures, leaving main ros deserted while most shops, barring pharmacies,remained closed. Ros were virtually empty with vehicles plying on account of strict implementation of curbs, with police making it clear that private vehicles will be allowed only for emergency purposes. Taml Nu currently has 56,738 active cases and 1,90,966 recovered with 4034 fatalities.

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 While anuncing extension of coronavirus-induced lockdown to August, Chief Minister K Palaniswami h said on July 30 that complete curbs will be in place on all five Sundays this month also, much like in July. Subsequently, all kinds of shops, including those selling vegetables and groceries, commercial establishments, hotels and restaurants downed shutters on Sunday. In Chennai, police said vehicle will be allowed to ply today except those meant for milk distribution, medical purpose, emergency and funeral cause. Private vehicles meant for medical emergency and those belonging to print and electronic media were exempted from curbs. 

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Earlier in day, Ministry of Home Affairs issued new guidelines for Unlock 3.0 phase commencing from August 1 to 31. lockdown will continue to be strictly implemented in containment zones to contain spre of vel coronavirus. More activities have been permitted outside containment zones, based on suggestions of feedback received from state governments and Union Territories.

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Most importantly, restrictions of movement of people during night have been removed altoger. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums shall be allowed to open from August 5 as per SOP issued by Ministry of Health.  However, schools, colleges, and coaching institutions will remain closed while Meanwhile, Metro Rail services, cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, atres, assembly halls and similar places will t be operational until August 31. ban on all s of functions and large congregations continue