It is that time of the day when the official number of the COVID-19 cases are released and May 19th has again given out high numbers. The numbers are still very high, especially in Chennai. The official numbers of #COVID-19 Novel Corona Virus cases in Tamil Nadu are out and we have it for you. The last 24 hours show that Tamil Nadu has had 688 new cases of COVID positive being reported, taking the overall total to 12,448! Of these, 522 new cases have been identified in Chennai alone, taking the district's total to 7,672, with Chengalpattu having 22 cases, Tiruvallur registering 8 new cases and Kancheepuram recording 5! 

May 19th TN COVID Update 688 new cases total 12448 3 New Deaths

There have been 3 new COVID related deaths in Tamil Nadu in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 84. As of now, Chennai is the biggest hotspot in the state and has 7,672 cases registered. The total number of active cases in entire Tamil Nadu, stands at 7,466! The number of recoveries has seen a good improvement today, with 489 new recoveries and discharges and the total number of recovered people is now at 4,985. There have been 10,333 samples tested, in the past 24 hours alone, taking the total tests to 348,174! 

May 19th TN COVID Update 688 new cases total 12448 3 New Deaths

We urge all our readers, viewers and subscribers to follow all the government mandated guidelines and stay safe at home! Break the chain and flatten the curve!

Check out the district-wise infected cases and detailed stats of recovered people here:

May 19th TN COVID Update 688 new cases total 12448 3 New DeathsMay 19th TN COVID Update 688 new cases total 12448 3 New Deaths