In Tamil Nadu more than two thousand contestants including 362 women and a transgender filed their nominations today. Leaders of political parties are braving the sweltering heat to canvass for their parties and also their alliance partners in the forth coming assembly elections. With rallies, marches and public meetings, covid situation is also on the rise. The Government today said that utmost care should be taken in public places and gatherings. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">According to the health department, 945 persons have tested Covid positive. More than 5800 people are under treatment. In Chennai, 345 people have tested positive for the epidemic. The district authorities have been asked to increase awareness campaigns, testing for Covid and also for vaccination.</span><br />