The second coronavirus patient from Tamil Nadu has raised concerns of community transmission of the disease. He is now being treated in Chennai. Health Minister Dr Vijayabaskar said the patient is "stable". Tamil Nadu's first coronavirus case, a 45-year-old man who had returned from Oman has been discharged after he tested negative twice following treatment. The Health Minister tweeted, "He has completely recovered from the illness and back home. He will be home quarantined for two weeks."
According to reports, the person had in contact with a person with foreign travel history. Presently 1.89 lakh people, largely international passengers have been screened in Tamil Nadu. Of the 222 samples sent, only two have tested positive, 166 have tested negative, 54 samples are under process. Nearly 3,000 people are on home quarantine.India is currently at Stage 2 of the coronavirus pandemic that has hit over 100 countries, meaning that at present, there is no community transmission of the virus. Stage 3, is when community transmission takes place, large areas get affected. Community transmission is when a patient not exposed to any infected person or one who has not travelled to any of the affected countries tests positive.