77 more test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

Seventy-seven more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in the State on Friday, said Chief Secretary CS Shanmugam.

With this, the total confirmed novel coronavirus cases in the State increased to 911.

Shanmugam further said that one COVID-19 patient in Thoothukudi passed away today, increasing the State's coronavirus toll to nine.

Earlier, the Central government in association with Tamil Nadu government launched an initiative named 'AarogyaSetu IVRS' to provide all assistance, including healthcare and guidance to the citizens for tackling COVID-19.

( With inputs from ANI )