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TN to provide COVID-19 vaccine free of cost for those above 18 years from May 1

₹400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' for State governments and ₹600 per dose for private hospitals.Incidentally, Chief Minister K Palaniswami had last year announced that the government will provide the vaccine free of cost once it was ready and beneficiaries in the earlier phases--senior citizens and those above 45 with comorbidities and all over 45 years of age-- have been inoculated at government hospitals at no cost.Announcing the vaccination camp for those aged 18-45 years from next month as part of the third phase of the inoculation drive, the state government said districts which were the most affected by the pandemic will be prioritised in conducting the free camps.Calling upon people to utilise the opportunity, an

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Tamil Nadu reports over 6,700 new Covid-19 cases, CM assures adequate vaccines

Chennai: Tamil Nadu on Monday reported 6,711 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 9,40,145 while Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the state has adequate vaccine doses and urged industries and others to get their employees vaccinated. While 19 fatalities pushed the toll to 12,927, 2,339 patients were discharged following treatment.

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Covid-19: Total shutdown in Tamil Nadu today

coronavirus-induced lockdown to August, Chief Minister K Palaniswami had said on July 30 that complete curbs will be in place on all five Sundays this month also, much like in July. There will be no relaxations, he had said.

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With record 6,993 cases in last 24 hrs, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 tally crosses 2.2 lakh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Monday launched a free mask distribution scheme to benefit over 69 lakh families in the first phase, as part of measures to help fight COVID-19.The initial phase envisages distribution of 4.44 crore reusable masks -bought at a cost of ₹30.07 crore- to 69.09 lakh families in town panchayats, municipalities and corporations barring the Greater Chennai Corporation, an official release said.There are 2.08 crore ration cards that covers a total of 6.74 crore individuals, who are part of the families of the card holders and the plan is to distribute two masks for each member of a family.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Record spike in Covid-19 cases in southern states; UP, Gujarat, Bihar too register surge

COVID-19 cases in a day, taking the tally to 3,10,455 while 258 more people succumbed to the disease, including 149 deaths in the Mumbai metropolitan region, the state Health department said.Tamil Nadu reported a new single day high of 4,979 fresh COVID-19 cases as the overall tally crossed 1.70 lakh in the state, the second worst affected after Maharashtra.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on the COVID-19 prevention measures.During the phone conversation, Palaniswami apprised Modi that 48,000 coronavirus tests - a national high - were being done daily (average) in Tamil Nadu, an official statement said.A single-day high of 5,041 COVID-19 cases was registered in Andhra Pradesh as the overall

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Modi speaks to TN CM over COVID scenario

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on the COVID-19 prevention measures and aspects related to treatment in the state, where the infection count has crossed 1.65 lakh, the government said. During the phone conversation, Palaniswami apprised Modi that 48,000 coronavirus tests - a national high - were being done daily (average) in Tamil Nadu, an official release said here.The Prime Minister was briefed about the COVID prevention measures and information related to treatment for people who have tested positive.

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COVID-19: TN govt gives consent to BCG trial at ICMR's Chennai institute

CHENNAI : Sanction has been accorded to a trial by the Indian Council of Medical Research's Tuberculosis institute here to study the efficacy of BCG vaccine in the elderly in the fight against COVID-19, the government said on Wednesday. Chief Minister K Palaniswami, in an order, has given the State's approval after ICMR sought Tamil Nadu government's permission to study the efficacy of the Bacillus Calmette- Gurin (BCG) vaccine in senior citizens at its National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) at Chetpet here.

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Covid-19: Chennai 'intense lockdown' to ease from tomorrow. Food takeaways, shops to open

novel coronavirus cases in the state, Tamil Nadu government announced the ongoing "intense lockdown" in Chennai and other neighbouring areas will ease from Monday, 6 July, until further orders.However, lockdown curbs for Madurai and nearby regions are extended till 12 July, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami added.Chennai has been under tightened restrictions from 19 June till Sunday in order to contain the virus spread and the capital city will now see certain businesses gradually opening.Vegetable and grocery shops, which were closed during the complete lockdown period, will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm while textile and hardware shops can open from 10 am to 6 pm in Chennai and suburban areas under the jurisdiction of Greater

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Lockdown on for day two, Tamil Nadu CM says it is a ‘speed breaker’

CHENNAI : As lockdown without relaxations continued for day two here, Chief Minister K Palaniswami described it as a 'speed breaker', saying the curbs were being used to further augment detection of COVID-19 cases in Chennai by conducting more door to door surveys and fever camps.All measures are in place for both early identification and treatment of people who test positive, he told reporters after inspecting quarantine amenities at Guru Nanak School in Velachery here.The 12-day lockdown, which came into effect on Friday, is being implemented here and in parts of neighbouring Chengelpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur.

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Tamil Nadu reports 1,875 fresh covid-19 cases, 23 deaths on Thursday

₹75,000. He said Chief Minister K Palaniswami had also ordered the appointment of 665 more doctors (graduates), 365 lab technicians and 1,230 multipurpose health personnel.The initiative would help lower the work burden of doctors, nurses and other health personnel and improve the COVID-19 treatment amenities, he said.

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86% of Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu asymptomatic, says CM

Chennai: As many as 86 per cent of Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 cases have been found to be asymptomatic, and the lockdown and related curbs have helped keep the pandemic under check, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Sunday. In a statement detailing the various efforts taken to address the COVID-19 situation since February, he also said that the state's mortality rate was the lowest when compared to even some foreign countries, besides other Indian states.

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Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami urges industries to employ local workers

CHENNAI : With the COVID-19 pandemic posing several challenges, especially altering the way of living and displacing the migrant work force, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.

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TN govt to bear education expenses of girl who spent her savings on poor during lockdown

₹5 lakh to help poor during lockdown Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday announced that the state government would bear the higher education expenses of a salon owner's daughter in Madurai who was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his COVID-19 relief work.The salon owner, Mohan of Madurai district, spent his savings earmarked for the education of his daughter Nethra to buy and distribute groceries and vegetables for the poor during the lockdown period, Palaniswami said and appreciated his gesture."The Tamil Nadu government will bear the higher education expenditure of Nethra," the Chief Minister said, adding, it was to honour Mohan's help for the destitute with dedication, sans selfishness during the

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₹15,000 per day for Covid-19 treatment in ICUs

₹7,500 per day, the Tamil Nadu govt said Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday capped the charges for COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals at ₹15,000 per day in Intensive Care Units across the state and announced that no fee over and above the fixed slab can be claimed from patients. In private sector hospitals, the per day charges for treatment in ICUs shall not exceed ₹15,000 and in general wards, for asymptomatic people and those with mild symptoms, the maximum is ₹7,500, Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said in an official release."Chief Minister K Palaniswami has ordered the ceiling for COVID-19 treatment charges," the Minister said.

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Covid-19: These states extended lockdown till 30 June

Taking a leaf out of Centre's lockdown playbook, Maharashtra, UP announce phase-wise lifting of restrictions in areas outside Covid-19 containment zones

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Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30 but with more relaxations

CHENNAI : A day after the Centre announced lockdown exit plan 'Unlock 1', the Tamil Nadu government today extended the lockdown till June 30. Chief Minister K Palaniswami, however, allowed partially opening up of public transport services. Private companies are also allowed to have more employees in their premises.

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TN has suffered Rs35,000 Cr revenue loss during lockdown: CM

Various austerity measures taken to handle the situation won't affect the development schemes, says CM K Palaniswami

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Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till May 31

COVID-19 lockdown in Tamil Nadu has been extended till May 31 with more relaxations, chief minister K Palaniswami said today. This was reported by Press Trust of India today.

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12,000 daily Covid-19 tests happening in TN, hence more positive cases: CM K Palaniswami

CHENNAI : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday said that ration card holders will be supplied free rice, sugar, and pulses in June as well and that work on sending migrant workers to their home states will be taken up in a week's time.

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Chennai lockdown to end today; Tamil Nadu govt decides shop timings, check here

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said the four-day total shutdown in Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore Corporation limits ending by today will not be extended.

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COVID-19: TN recruits 1,000 more nurses, extends doctors' services

Appointment orders on contract basis will be given to retain the services of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who are set to retire on April 30 for two more months, says CM Palaniswami

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Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu reports 100 plus new cases again, PM Modi speaks to CM Palaniswami

CHENNAI : After a week's hiatus, Tamil Nadu reported 100 plus coronavirus cases again on Sunday, pushing up the total number of affected people to 1,477 while Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister K Palaniswami on the COVID-19 scenario and the latter sought more rapid test kits from the Centre to tackle the situation.

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₹4,000 cr central assistance to tackle coronavirus

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday sought a special assistance of ₹4,000 crore from the Centre to implement measures to tackle COVID-19, saying the state's revenues have "also taken a hit" in this unprecedented situation.

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Class 1-9 students will be promoted in Tamil Nadu due to closure of schools: CM

Chennai: All students from first to ninth standard in Tamil Nadu will be promoted considering the closure of schools to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said here on Wednesday.

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