Chennai: The 32 students in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-M) test covid positive. With this, the number of students affected by covid has crossed 100, according to the Tamil Nadu Health Department. Health Secretary Dr. J. Radhakrishnan instructed the students to monitor the health of the students on campus and maintain social distance. In the context of the covid, Dr. J. Radhakrishnan and Chennai Zonal Medical Officer Dr. Albie also visited the institute and interacted with students and teachers.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in a virtual meeting asked the district collectors to ensure that the public adheres to the covid protocols as they are concerned about the spread of the fourth covid. Stalin said that government systems must be prepared to deal with any situation.