VIDEO: TN Reports 2 New Positive Cases of Coronavirus; Health Minister Shares Updates With Special Appeal! 

As India records 20th death in the country with more than 700 confirmed cases, Tamil Nadu Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar took to social media and confirmed two new cases in the state. With this new update, the state has reported 40 positive cases so far. 

Taking to his social media handle, Tamil Nadu Health Minister said, "Tamil Nadu has two new positive cases. A 42-year-old, Male from Kumbakonam. He returned from West Indies and is currently at #TMCH Thanjavur. Another person, age, 49-year-old, Male from Katpadi, who returned from UK and is currently at #Vellore Pvt Hospital. Both the patients traveled from abroad transit via Middle East. They are in isolation and said to be stable."

The minister also made a special appeal to the people of the state, he posted another tweet with a video saying, "I appeal all voluntary organisations and NGO’s to come forward and arrange hand washing facility at the entrance of your street/apartment/office with water and liquid soap to prevent virus spread. Post pictures tagging."

Looking at the daily updates on medical facilities across the state, Tamil Nadu has so far placed more than 15,000 passengers under home quarantine for 28 days while 109 symptomatic passengers are being quarantined in quarantine facilities near airport.

Check out the recent tweet below:  

#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

#Appeal:I appeal all voluntary organisations & NGO’s to come forward & arrange hand washing facility at d entrance of ur street/apartment/office with water & liquid soap to prevent virus spread. Post pictures tagging @Vijayabaskarofl #HandWashChallenge, my big salute in advance! pic.twitter.com/YHte8OKgZL

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

#update:We ensured delivery of mandatory drugs to Pts with chronic illness at their doorstep. ART drugs from MC to Link ART centres for home deliveries thru Mobile ICTC Vans was done y’day which will continue. #TNHealth ensures seamless supply of drugs.@MoHFW_INDIA @CMOTamilNadu pic.twitter.com/DVYqQwzaXK

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