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“Good evening,
As of 4 P.M. today, a total of 848 suspected samples have been sent for testing from the State. The results of 786samples have been received and all have been tested as negative. The results for the remaining 62samples are awaited.
Nagaland citizens, stranded in different parts of the country desiring to come back to Nagaland either on their own arrangement by Road through e-Pass or by arrangements to be made by the State Government have started applying through the returnees’ declaration form in the website iamstranded.nagaland.gov.in. As of 4 P.M. today, a total of 93have applied for e-Passes and 12839 have requested Government arrangement for transportation.
The Inter-District movement of stranded persons to their districts has continued for the third day today. Till now, about 2000 people have travelled back to their respective districts from various locations of the State.
As regard the financial assistance to stranded persons of Nagaland in other States, due to the lockdown where, till date a total of 18,156 applicants comprising of 13,782working people, 4,203 students and 171 patients have been provided assistance by transferring the amounts to their bank accounts. A total of Rs. 7.12crores has been disbursed for this purpose.
Today, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Health, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, held a Video Conference with all the North Eastern States, and discussed on the various issues in the fight against COVID-19 such as - plans for expansion of the testing facilities, status of treatment centres etc. He urged everyone to be vigilant despite the fact that, the North East region has less positive cases than the rest of the country. In respect of Nagaland the Video Conference was attended by the Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare, the Principal Director, Health and Family Welfare and other officers.
Please remember to always wear a face mask while going out and maintain social distancing at the public places.”
(DIPR)