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Tamil Nadu opens 'Amma' clinics for Covid testing

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Published : Dec 14, 2020, 4:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami inaugurated 2,000 Amma mini-clinics for Covid-19 testing at an event in Chennai. Separately deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam requested citizens to co-operate with government efforts and help eradicate Covid-19.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami inaugurated Amma 2,000 mini-clinics for COVID-19 testing at an event in Royapuram, Chennai.

'Two thousand mini-clinics have been opened simultaneously all over Tamil Nadu,' the Chief Minister said.

While addressing the gathering, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM, O Panneerselvam, said, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated our government's efforts in controlling coronavirus. We have conducted a home-to-home campaign to trace the spread of COVID-19. The deadly virus is under control in Chennai.' We have achieved a milestone in the history of Tamil Nadu by inaugurating these mini-clinics today. I appeal to the people to co-operate with government efforts and help us eradicate COVID-19,' he added.

On December 13, Tamil Nadu reported 1,195 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of total cases to 7,98,888, said the State Health and Family Welfare Department on Sunday.

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