With two new cases of Coronavirus positive, the total number of cases in Tamil Nadu has gone up to 40, announced health minister of the state, doctor Vijayabaskar.

Yesterday, the state had reported 8 cases which was the highest number for a single day reported in the state, and today two more cases were reported.

Vijayabaskar tweeted "#UPDATE: TN has 2 new +ve cases. 42 Y M, Kumbakonam,return from West Indies at #TMCH Thanjavur.49 Y M, from Katpadi, return from UK at #Vellore Pvt Hosp. Both traveled from abroad transit via Middle East. Pts are in isolation & stable. @MoHFW_INDIA @CMOTamilNadu #TNHealth #CVB".

#UPDATE: TN has 2 new +ve cases. 42 Y M, Kumbakonam,return from West Indies at #TMCH Thanjavur.49 Y M, from Katpadi, return from UK at #Vellore Pvt Hosp. Both traveled from abroad transit via Middle East. Pts are in isolation & stable.@MoHFW_INDIA @CMOTamilNadu #TNHealth #CVB

— Dr C Vijayabaskar (@Vijayabaskarofl) March 28, 2020