Covid-19 cases soar in Tamil Nadu, 771 infections reported in a single day

A large number of cases reported today are linked to the spread from Koyambedu Market, the largest vegetable and fruits market in this part of the country

Tamil Nadu has reported 771 new positive Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest single day tally so far in the State. With this, the total count has gone up to 4,829.

The State tested 13,413 samples from 13,281 persons on Wednesday, taking the total number of people tested so far to 178,472. Two more deaths wee reported today, taking the overall toll to 35. so far. A large number of cases reported today are linked to the spread from Koyambedu Market, the largest vegetable and fruit market in this part of the country.