Chennai, May 5 () The number of coronavirus cases inTamil Nadu continued its upward trend on Tuesday, going pastthe 500 mark for a second consecutive day as the totalinfections crossed 4,000.
Two deaths were reported, taking the toll from the deadlyvirus in the state to 33, a Health Department bulletin said.
With 508 new patients on Tuesday, the cumulative tallystood at 4,058 and the active cases at 2,537, it said.
Chennai remained at the top among the 37 districts, as itrecorded 279 of the fresh cases, taking its total to 2008,followed by Cuddalore (229 cases) with 68 additions.
A city-based 56 year-old man with comorbidities and awoman aged 60 became the latest fatalities at the KilpaukMedical College Hospital.
They were admitted to the hospital on April 26 and May 2,respectively, the bulletin added.
So far, 1,74,828 samples have been taken for testing.COVID-19 tests were being done in 36 government and 16 privatelabs all over the state, it said.
With the number of cases showing a steady increase, thegovernment asked the general public to adhere to health andtravel advisories issued by it. "Public should follow the cough etiquette by covering theface using handkerchief/towel while sneezing/ coughing. Dofrequent hand washing with soap and water," it said. SAVS VS