The absence of masks and non-conformity to social distancing norms are causing concern,” Dr Radhakrishnan said, while cautioning that this could affect the efforts of containing the spread of the infection. Tamil Nadu has so far registered 2,548,497 cases of the coronavirus disease of which 33,911 have succumbed to it while nearly 2.5 million have recovered and the active cases stand at 23,364. The daily cases in Tamil Nadu have been declining since July 20, when 1,904 were detected Covid positive. Dr Radhakrishnan also said on Monday that the inoculation of most vulnerable sections would be subject to availability of doses. Local media reported that Tamil Nadu received a consignment of over 850,000 vaccine doses last week.

Source: Hindustan Times July 26, 2021 13:41 UTC