The number of COVID-19 patients in Tamil Nadu has soared to 411 with 102 people confirmed to be positive for the disease today. With this, the state has topped the chart with the maximum number of COVID-19 patients in the country. <br />''<br />''The state health secretary Beela Rajesh told reporters in Chennai this evening that 100 of the new cases are those who attended the Tablighi event and another has a travel history to the US. One more patient's contact history is being ascertained. She said the state is still in Phase-II of the spread and asserted that there is no community spread. 484 more samples are under process in various laboratories in the state and 1580 people are admitted in hospitals on suspicion. <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, to solicit cooperation from all sections in the fight against the elusive virus, the state Chief Secretary Shanmugham today consulted different religious leaders at the Secretariat in Fort St George, Chennai. <br />''<br />''Tamil Nadu Government has decided to deliver the 'curfew special relief' of Rs 1000 to every family at their doorsteps. The Government recently announced the relief package for all the ration card holders along with rice, daal and edible oil, keeping in view of the job loss for many people. However, to reduce the number of people coming out from their houses, only the dry rations will be given through the public distribution system now. <br />''<br />''Talking to reporters in Chennai this afternoon, the state Chief Minister Edappadi Plalaniswamy made an announcement to this effect. He also assured that there won't be any deduction in the salaries of the state government staff, despite a drop in revenue due to the lockdown. He has also warned that more stringent actions would be taken against those who violate the provisions of Section 144 that is in force.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />