The full text is as follows:

“A total of 93 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 13 in Kohima, 77 in Dimapur, 1 in Longleng, 1 in Phek and 1 in Tuensang. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 5,544.

Out of the 5,544 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 4,451. The active cases are 1,052 and there have been 10 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 1,022 active cases are asymptomatic,­ 28 active cases are mild and 2 active cases are moderate.

Further, out of the 5,544 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 2,614 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,449 cases of Returnees, 1,154 cases of Traced Contacts and 327 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 47,209 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 46,554 samples have been received. In addition, a total of 26,587 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 26,565 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test, 1,304 samples have been tested.

A total 520 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.”

(DIPR)