Tamil Nadu has reported 3,965 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. State capital Chennai accounts for 1,185 cases out of the total reported in the state.
According to State Health Department, a total of 36,628 persons were tested and 3,591 Covid-19 patients discharged.
The state also reported 69 new deaths due to Covid-19.
Tamil Nadu's total number of Covid-19 cases now stands at 1,34,226 cases, which is second most in India.
Other districts which saw a major jump were Thiruvallur (346 cases) Chengalpet and Madurai (200 plus cases each).