72 new cases reported in Tamil Nadu, Chennai among 5 districts locked down

Total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,755, with 864 active ones; 114 patients discharged, taking total number of recoveries to 866

Seventy-two new cases of Coronavirus reported in Tamil Nadu on Friday, of which 52 were in Chennai alone. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,755, with 864 active ones.

Some 114 patients were discharged today, taking the total number of recoveries to 866.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Government ordered a complete lockdown of Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem and Madurai, with the number of Coronavirus cases increasing rapidly.

The decision was taken after Chief Minister K Palaniswami chaired a review meeting on coronavirus spread in the state.