May 31 - TN COVID Update: 1149 New Cases | 13 New Deaths | Total - 22,333 Cases & 173 Deaths

It is that time of the day when the official number of the COVID-19 cases are released and May 31st has turned out to become the single day with Tamil Nadu's highest recorded numbers so far. The numbers are at an all-time 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 1149 new cases of COVID positive being reported, taking the overall total to 22,333! Of these, 804 new cases have been identified in Chennai alone, taking the district's total to 14,802, with Chengalpattu having 85 cases, Tiruvallur registering 47 new cases and Tiruvannamalai recording 45! 

There have been 13 new COVID related deaths in Tamil Nadu in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 173. As of now, Chennai is the biggest hotspot in the state and has 14,802 cases registered. The total number of active cases in entire Tamil Nadu, stands at 9,400 while the number of active cases in Chennai alone, stands at 6,781! The number of recoveries has also been high with 757 new recoveries and discharges and the total number of recovered people is now at 12,757. There have been 12,807 samples tested, in the past 24 hours alone, taking the total tests to 431,962! With the fourth phase of the lockdown ending today, the Tamil Nadu government has announced relaxations in some places but has ordered continued strict lockdown in 4 districts, including Chennai. 

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: