9,96,900 people have taken COVID-19 tests in Coimbatore so far: Health Officials

Home isolation will be henceforth allowed to individuals with a private room and toilet.


Coimbatore: In a recent announcement, the Health officials said, "In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in Coimbatore, we are giving permission to COVID-19 positive patients to be isolated in their homes, if they have adequate facilities at home."

They also mentioned that person who is confirmed to be infected must have a private room with an attached toilet in it. Home isolation will be allowed only after matching these criteria. Accordingly,168 people have been isolated in their homes so far.

COVID-19 tests were performed on 7,604 people yesterday.

Apart from this, COVID-19 testing has been done for 9,96,990 people in the district so far. And 2,84,000 people have taken vaccines till date in Coimbatore.

Coimbatore Police Launch ‘Singappen Pink Booths’ to Strengthen Safety for Women

Coimbatore City Police Commissioner Dr. N. Kannan, IPS, today launched, the ‘Singappen Pink Booth’, to enable women to r...

Ration Shop and Sanitation Work Inspection in Ward 27, Peelamedu, Coimbatore

Coimbatore Corporation Councillor Ambika Danapal conducted an inspection of fair price shop operations, street cleaning,...

Coimbatore Corporation Issues 10-Day Notice to Remove Prosopis Juliflora from Private Lands

Coimbatore Corporation has issued a 10-day deadline for private landowners to remove Prosopis Juliflora trees from their...

Madukkarai Residents Stage Protest Against ACC Cement Factory Over Air Pollution

Residents surrounding the ACC Cement factory in Madukkarai, Coimbatore, staged a protest on Palakkad main road alleging...

Lok Kalyan Mela Special Camp for Street Vendors Begins September 7 in Coimbatore

Coimbatore Corporation is organizing Lok Kalyan Mela special camps from September 7 to 25 across five zonal offices to p...

Sanitation Worker Returns 3-Gram Gold Earring Found in Garbage to Owner

Coimbatore Corporation sanitation worker Seethalakshmi found a 3-gram gold earring accidentally discarded in garbage whi...