<p>With the number of persons testing positive for the novel coronavirus increasing steadily, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday has decided to increase the number of RT-PCR tests and expand Covid-19 vaccination facilities to ensure people eligible to get a jab are not left out.</p>.<p>Tamil Nadu, which brought the spread of Covid-19 under control at the fag end of 2020, is witnessing an increase in the number of positive cases for the past few days. The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday stood at 989, of which 394 were from Chennai. The state has been conducting over 70,000 RT-PCR tests a day.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-reports-over-35000-covid-19-cases-in-a-day-highest-this-year-963326.html" target="_blank">India reports over 35,000 Covid-19 cases in a day, highest this year</a></strong></p>.<p>At a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan, the second in as many days, the government asked authorities to ensure that vaccination is done at mini-clinics and primary healthcare centres, and temporary hospitals or clinics are set up if needed. The Chief Secretary also told authorities to expand the network of private hospitals that provide vaccination to people.</p>.<p>The government has taken strict measures to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 by asking authorities to impose a fine if someone is found not wearing a face mask.</p>.<p>Districts like Chennai, Coimbatore, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruppur, and Kanchipuram have reported an increase in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus. During the meeting, Ranjan also asked the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), and district collectors to increase the number of RT-PCR tests.</p>
<p>With the number of persons testing positive for the novel coronavirus increasing steadily, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday has decided to increase the number of RT-PCR tests and expand Covid-19 vaccination facilities to ensure people eligible to get a jab are not left out.</p>.<p>Tamil Nadu, which brought the spread of Covid-19 under control at the fag end of 2020, is witnessing an increase in the number of positive cases for the past few days. The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday stood at 989, of which 394 were from Chennai. The state has been conducting over 70,000 RT-PCR tests a day.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-reports-over-35000-covid-19-cases-in-a-day-highest-this-year-963326.html" target="_blank">India reports over 35,000 Covid-19 cases in a day, highest this year</a></strong></p>.<p>At a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan, the second in as many days, the government asked authorities to ensure that vaccination is done at mini-clinics and primary healthcare centres, and temporary hospitals or clinics are set up if needed. The Chief Secretary also told authorities to expand the network of private hospitals that provide vaccination to people.</p>.<p>The government has taken strict measures to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 by asking authorities to impose a fine if someone is found not wearing a face mask.</p>.<p>Districts like Chennai, Coimbatore, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruppur, and Kanchipuram have reported an increase in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus. During the meeting, Ranjan also asked the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), and district collectors to increase the number of RT-PCR tests.</p>
