BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 8th OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

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“A total of 21 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 17 in Kohima, 2 in Dimapur, 1 in Mon and 1 in Peren. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 6,736.

Out of the 6,736 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 5,510. The active cases are 1,149 and there have been 12 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 1,096 active cases are asymptomatic, 40 active cases are mild, 10 active cases are moderate, 1 active case is severe and 2 active cases are on ventilators.

Further, out of 6,736 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,154 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,540 cases of Returnees, 1,681 cases of Traced Contacts and 361 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 53,814 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 52,487 samples have been received. In addition, a total 29,462 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 29,402 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 2,134 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)