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Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 prevention & treatment protocols being undertaken in intensive manner in 14 districts

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 where the positivity percentage (percentage of people testing positive) is above 10.<br />'' <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 />'' 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 />'' <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. Dr Radhakrishnan further said that prevention and awareness activities are being increased in work places also to ensure better outcomes.</span><br />

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