The full text is as follows:

“Today, a total of 77 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 2,657. 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 2,657 positive cases, the total active cases are now 1,824 and there are 7 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 1,823 active cases are asymptomatic and 1 active case is moderate.

Further, out of the 2,657 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 1,173 cases from Paramilitary/Military, 1,051 cases from Returnees, 185 cases from Frontline Workers, 195 cases are Traced Contacts and 53 cases are Others.

Till date, a total of 27,592 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 25,892 samples have been received. In addition, a total of 18,152 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and 559 samples have tested positive which have been sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

Out of the 17,901 samples received at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), a total of 17,086 samples have been tested and 1,691 samples have tested positive. Out of the 5,534 samples processed at the BSL-2 lab at the CIHSR, Dimapur, 871 samples have tested positive.

A total of 2,161 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.”

(DIPR)