Thanjavur records the highest number of fresh cases at 186; 27 discharged from Tiruchi MGMGH
The central region on Wednesday recorded a drop in new cases, with 598 patients testing positive for the viral infection. Seven deaths — five in Thanjavur and one each in Pudukottai and Nagapattinam districts — were recorded in the region.
In Thanjavur, men aged 82, 79, 75, 51 and 50 years succumbed to the viral infection with co-morbid conditions including diabetes and hypertension. In Pudukottai, an 80-year-old man suffering from chronic kidney disease died, according to the State health bulletin. In Nagapattinam, a 62-year-old woman, who had no preexisting ailments, succumbed to the infection at Nagapattinam District Headquarters Hospital.
Thanjavur recorded the highest number of cases among central districts on Wednesday with 186 patients testing positive.
Among the patients to test…