Lockdown Extended Till Month-end In T.N., Puducherry

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- Dennis S. Jesudasan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the extension of the lockdown in the State till April 30 on a day the total number of COVID-19 cases increased to 1,173, with 98 persons testing positive for the novel coronavirus.

In Chennai, the total number of COVID-19 patients crossed the 200-mark, and stood at 205 on Monday.

Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayansamy also announced an extension of the lockdown till the month-end.