The Full Text is as Follows:

“A total of 51 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today and the total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 3,686. The positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres. Further, active surveillance and contact tracing is also in progress to prevent further spreading of the infection.

Out of the 3,686 positive cases, the total recoveries are 2,294. The active cases are 1,376 and there are 8 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 1,355 active cases are asymptomatic, 20 active cases are mild and 1 active case is moderate.

Further, out of the 3,686 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are 1,607 cases of Armed Forces, 1,207 cases of Returnees, 246 cases of Frontline Workers and 626 cases of Traced Contacts.

A total of 34,845 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 33,862 samples have been received. In addition, a total of 21,992 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat.

A total 1,141 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine”.

(DIPR)