Growing Threat of COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

The second reported COVID-19 case in Chennai poses a threat of community transmission of the disease, not only in Tamil Nadu but across India.

The second reported COVID-19 case in Chennai poses a threat of community transmission of the disease, not only in Tamil Nadu but across India. There was a delay in precautions undertaken by the state government. But off-late, the state government has adopted more stringent measures including closing shops as well as sealing borders. On the other hand, the call given by the Modi government for 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday did not take into account its repercussions on workers, especially the daily wage labourers. NewsClick presents a ground report.