One person, a returnee from Spain, tested positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu, taking the total to seven, as people fully backed the 'janta curfew' call while the government extended the curb till Monday morning and announced suspension of inter-state bus and Metro rail services here till March 31.
The state came to a virtual standstill on Sunday with roads, bus stands and railway stations wearing a deserted look and shops downing shutters in solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to people to stay put in their houses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Authorities said buses were deployed to help scores of migrant labourers stranded at the Central Railway station here.
Health Minister C Vijyabaskar in a tweet confirmed the new case: "#corona update: A traveller from Spain tests #Covid_19 positive. Patient is undergoing treatment in isolation. @MoHFW_INDIA #Vijayabaskar."
While the support of people, traders, industries and other sections of the society was visible on Sunday, the government acknowledged their "cooperation" and said the curfew scheduled to end at 9 pm on Sunday "will continue till 5 am tomorrow considering people's welfare."