BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 26th OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

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“A total of ­37 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 28 in Kohima, 8 in Dimapur and 1 in Mon. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 8,663.

Out of the 8,663 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 6,720. The active cases are 1,833 and there have been 27 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,741 active cases are asymptomatic, 69 active cases are mild, 12 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 3 active cases are severe on oxygen, 2 actives cases are critical without oxygen, 3 active cases are critical with oxygen and 3 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 8,663 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,807 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,635 cases of Returnees, 2,800 cases of Traced Contacts and 421 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 60,224 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 59,184 samples have been received. In addition, a total 32,816 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 32,777 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 3,563 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)