The health minister and Radhakrishnan had inspected screening facilities installed at the Madurai airport following the international outbreak of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron. 

The hospital has on Wednesday issued an official statement concerning the actor's health condition in which it has said that he continues to be in isolation. 

Recently, Kamal Haasan had virtually appeared on the screens of the Bigg Boss show that he hosts and gave a hosting baton to veteran actor Ramya Krishnan due to his hospitalization.

The video was taken by the VCK's IT wing and it has been going viral on social media with several people came for and against Thirumavalavan over his action.  

The meeting was chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu during which he reviewed the preparedness and gave instructions to the District Collectors and other top officials.

The variant was first reported from South Africa on November 24 and the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated it as a Variant of Concern.

The incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu throughout November had also claimed several lives and devastated properties on a large scale.

The current spell of the downpour had claimed several lives across the state and thousands have been evacuated and housed in temporary shelters. 

The state has recorded 70% excess rainfall during the northeast monsoon for the period between October 1 and November 26.

On Wednesday, Shruti Haasan said that Kamal Haasan is on the path to recovery and she thanked well-wishers for their prayers for Ulaga Nayagan's health.