Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 21 (ANI): A total of 5,995 new COVID-19 cases and 101 deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu on Friday.

According to the state Health Department, 5,764 recoveries were also reported on Friday.

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The total count of cases in the state stands at 3,67,430 and includes 53,413 active cases, 3,07,677 recovered cases and 6,340 deaths.

India's COVID-19 case count on Friday crossed 29 lakh with the country reporting new 68,898 cases. (ANI)

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