Chennai, Sep 16 (PTI) Tamil Nadu on Friday reported 463 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 35,75,843 so far and one death due to the infection.

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An 80-year-old man from Chengalpattu died at a government facility due to co-morbidities, said a bulletin from the Health Department. With this, the toll of fatalities is 38,040.

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The net recovery so far, including 436 COVID-19 positive patients who were discharged after treatment today, increased to 35,32,983; leaving 4,820 active cases.

Chennai accounted for the most number of fresh cases at 103 followed by Coimbatore with 60 and Chengalpattu 46. PTI

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