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Covid-19 cases expected to spike in Oct, says Tamil Nadu chief secretary

"The worst time in pandemic management is yet to come," he added

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The total number of cases in the state now stands at 451,827 cases. While 392,507 patients have been cured and discharged, 7,687 people have died due to Covid-19 | Photo: Shutterstock

T E Narasimhan Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam has written a letter to all the district collectors saying that the number of Covid-19 cases would likely spike in October with the opening up of more activities and if no discipline was enforced in public places.
 
He asked them not to let down their guard or be complacent at any level in controlling the spread of Covid-19 as several restrictions have now been eased.
 
"With the opening up of more activities like industries, commercial, public transport, temples etc., the disease is expected to spike in October, if no discipline is enforced or observed

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