The total number of coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu went up to 6,535 after 526 fresh cases were reported in past 24 hours. Till date, Chennai has reported over 3,000 cases while 1,867 cases are linked to Chennai's Koyambedu wholesale market, identified as a hotspot.
In Tamil Nadu, 1,824 coronavirus patients have been discharged after treatment. The state government has advised people to strictly adhere to health and travel advisories issued by the government.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and his deputy O Panneerselvam on Saturday inspected Thirumazhisai satellite township where the vegetable market will be shifted from Koyambedu amid the coronavirus induced lockdown.