BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 29TH OF SEPTEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

The Full Text is as Follows:

“A total of 83 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today - 6 in Kohima and 77 in Dimapur. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 6,040.

Out of the 6,040 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 4,942. The active cases are 1,037 and there have been 12 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 1,002 active cases are asymptomatic, 28 active cases are mild, 5 active cases are moderate, 1 active case is severe and 1 active case is on ventilator.

Further, out of 6,040 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 2,863 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,488 cases of Returnees, 1,347 cases of Traced Contacts and 342 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 50,450 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 49,222 samples have been received. In addition, a total of 28,002 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 27,949 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 1,682 samples have been tested”.

(DIPR)