In Tamil Nadu Covid 19 prevention and treatment protocols are being undertaken in an intensive manner in 14 districts including Chennai, Chengalpet, Cuddalore and Ariyaloor&nbsp;where the positivity percentage (percentage of people testing positive) is above 10.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''State Health Secretary Dr J Radahakrishnan told press persons in Trichy on Monday that in the rest of the districts including Trichy activities will be continued in a more focussed manner.<br />''<br />''&nbsp;Pointing out that the positivity rate in Trichy has come down to 5.96, Dr Radhakrishnan said that it has been decided to develop a street – based micro plan to further bring down the positivity rate to below 5 %.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Health Secretary revealed that the positivity for the entire state is around 8.5% and focussed interventions are being undertaken in each district considering its unique characteristics.&nbsp;Dr Radhakrishnan further&nbsp;said that prevention and awareness activities are being increased in work places also to ensure better outcomes.</span><br />
News On AIR | August 17, 2020 7:35 PM
Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 prevention & treatment protocols being undertaken in intensive manner in 14 districts