1458 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamilnadu today 

Chennai accounted for 1146 cases – a fourth consecutive daily high for the metro – while Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur districts reported the next highest numbers with 95 and 79 cases respectively. 19 deaths were reported today – 13 males and 6 females – all from Chennai – taking the state’s total tally to 251. As … Read more

108  positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Kerala today

Former India footballer, Hamza Koya died of COVID-19 at Malappuram this morning, taking the total death toll in the state to 15.  Hamza Koya, who represented Maharashtra in Santhosh Trophy had arrived in the state from Mumbai recently and was admitted to a hospital. State Health Minister  K K Shylaja said among the maximum number … Read more

Former footballer Hamza Koya dies of COVID-19  in Kerala

Native of nearby Parappanangadi, Hamza Koya (61) had settled in Mumbai. He and his family had come down to his hometown on May 21 and had been under quarantine. Hamsakoya’s five family members have also tested positive and are undergoing treatment. Malappuram District Medical Officer Dr K Sakeena said Hamsakoya’s wife and son showed symptoms of … Read more