The state of Tamil Nadu reported its first coronavirus case on March 7 in which a 45-year-old engineer hailing from Kancheepuram had tested positive after returning from Oman. The govt is screening all those who come to the state from various foreign destinations and those showing symptoms were isolated and given proper treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGH).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said facilities are available to give proper treatment to those people if they show symptoms of the virus.
The number of confirmed cases of a novel coronavirus in the country has risen to 75, with the country reporting its first COVID-19 death in Karnataka. Samples of the 76-year-old man from Kalaburgi, who died on March 10 tested positive for COVID-19. He had recently returned to India on February 29 after spending a month in Saudi Arabia and had co-morbidities such as asthma, hypertension and diabetes.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
Coronavirus Helpline Numbers in Tamil Nadu
The people from Tamil Nadu can reach out to the helpline numbers provided below any queries or support related to COVID19:
- Central Helpline Number: +91-11-23978043
- Tamil Nadu Helpline Number: 044-29510500
- Email: [email protected]
Click here for Helpline Numbers of other states
Coronavirus Test Lab
The coronavirus lab test facility is available at these medical institutions located in Tamil Nadu
- King’s Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Chennai
- Government Medical College, Theni
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/covid19-coronavirus-helpline-tamil-nadu-isolation-centers-address-lab-test-details/articleshow/74608654.cms
