The full text is as follows:

“The total number of positive cases in the State as on today, stands at 1030. All the positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres. Out of the 1030 positive cases, the total active cases are 545, and 485 have recovered. As per the severity of symptoms, 541 active cases are asymptomatic and 2 active cases are mild and 1 active case is moderate.

A total of 19,118 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR till today. Results of 18,246 samples have been received. Out of these, a total of 11,446 samples have been tested at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) and out of which 340 samples have tested positive. At the BSL-2 lab at the CIHSR, Dimapur, a total of 2,946 samples have been processed and out of which 285 samples have tested positive.

In addition, a total of 12,664 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat. 11,931 samples have tested negative, and 391 samples have tested positive which have been sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

A total of 2,774 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.

If anyone develops any signs and symptoms of Cough, Fever or Difficulty in Breathing, he/she may contact the State Helpline Number 1800 345 0019 of the Health & Family Welfare Department. Please always follow all the social distancing measures.

(DIPR)