The full text of the statement on COVID-19 as given by the Principal Secretary, Home, Abhijit Sinha IAS is as follows:

            “Good evening,

As of 6:00 PM today, a total of 274 samples have been sent for testing from the State including 48 samples which have been sent today. Results of 222 samples have been received and all are negative. 4 samples have been sent for retest and results of 48 samples are awaited.

In relation to the COVID positive patient from Dimapur detected in Guwahati, a total of 141 samples of the persons, which includes co-passengers, health care workers and family members; connected with the patient, have been collected till now and sent for testing. Out of this, results of 138 samples have been received and all are negative. The results of 3 samples are awaited.

Today the Hon’ble Chief Minister held a meeting through video conferencing with all the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and the Chief Medical Officers to review the implementation of the lock down measures and the state of preparedness for combating COVID-19. The Districts gave a detailed briefing of their preparedness and also mentioned about the various issues pertaining to their districts. The Hon’ble Chief Minister complemented everyone for the efforts made till now, and advised for continued vigil on the situation and more interventions by the officers for further enhancing the level of preparation.

I appeal for continued adherence to the lockdown measures and request everyone to stay at home and come out only if it is unavoidable for buying food items and other essential commodities.”

(DIPR)