It is that time of the day when the official number of the COVID-19 cases are released and June 2nd has become the third consecutive day recording above 1000 infections in Tamil Nadu. The numbers are very high, especially in Chennai. The official numbers of #COVID-19 Novel Corona Virus cases in Tamil Nadu are out and we have it for you. The last 24 hours show that Tamil Nadu has had 1091 new cases of COVID positive being reported, taking the overall total to 24,586! Of these, 809 new cases have been identified in Chennai alone, taking the district's total to 16,570! 

June 2 - TN COVID Update: 1091 New Cases | 13 New Deaths | Total - 24,586 Cases & 197 Deaths

There have been 13 new COVID related deaths in Tamil Nadu in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 197. As of now, Chennai is the biggest hotspot in the state and has 16,570 cases registered. The total number of active cases in entire Tamil Nadu, stands at 10,680 while the number of active cases in Chennai alone, stands at 7,880! The number of recoveries has been moderately constant but better than yesterday and is at 536 new recoveries and discharges and the total number of recovered people is now at 13,706. There have been 11,094 samples tested, in the past 24 hours alone, taking the total tests to 514,433! The numbers are continuing to be very high in Tamil Nadu and Chennai and it is totally in the hands of the people to ensure our own safety.

We urge all our readers, viewers and subscribers to follow all the government mandated guidelines and stay safe at home! Break the chain and flatten the curve!

Check out the district-wise infected cases and detailed stats of recovered people here:

June 2 - TN COVID Update: 1091 New Cases | 13 New Deaths | Total - 24,586 Cases & 197 Deaths