In a record high, Tamil Nadu today reported 874 new Coronavirus cases to take the total 20,246. The number includes 141 who had travelled from other States — Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal and Telangana.

In Chennai alone, 618 persons were infected taking the total to 13,362. Chengalpattu reported 61 cases; Tiruvanamalai 14, Kancheepuram 12 and rest spread across various districts.

Today, 765 persons were discharged (total discharged: 11,313). This leaves the total number of active cases in the State at 8,776.

On Friday, a total of 11,334 blood samples were tested.

The number of deaths was 9 taking the total to 154.

The number of Covid-19 suspected individuals in isolation ward admission was 7,269.

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