2,174 fresh coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu

With 2,174 fresh coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, the state saw the biggest jump in its single-day count ever, pushing the Covid-19 numbers beyond 50,000 on Wednesday. The second-biggest spike in virus count was 1,989 on 13 June.

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 patients in Tamil Nadu now stands at 50,193,



according to state health department.

Along with that, the death toll in the state also rose to 576 after 48 more virus-related fatalities were reported since Tuesday, it said.

Of the new cases reported, 16 patients who arrived in Tamil Nadu from abroad tested positive in the state.