Tamil Nadu has surpassed yet another grim milestone of 60,000 total coronavirus cases. Currently, the total COVID-19 cases in the southern state stand at 62,087. This lockdown was announced owing to the high population density in these districts and the fact that over 82% of the state’s total COVID-19 cases were from here. It is notable that Tamil Nadu has been conducting the highest number of tests in India. Currently, Tamil Nadu has 27,178 active cases, of which 22,001 are in Chennai and its three adjoining districts alone.

Source: dna June 22, 2020 18:10 UTC