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The full text is as follows :

"Good evening,

As at 4 P.M. today, a total of ­­­882 samples have been sent for testing from the State. The results of 872 samples have been received and all have been tested as negative. The results for the remaining 10 samples are awaited. In addition a total of 11 samples were also tested by Truenat machines and all were tested as negative.

Today, a total of 6532 persons have been screened and a total of 86 persons are under Facility Quarantine.

Regarding the financial assistance in the form of cash grant to persons from Nagaland stranded, or in distress outside the state, due to the Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, a total of ­­­­­­19464 applicants comprising of 14357 working people, 4933 students and 175 patients have been provided assistance till now by transferring the amounts to their bank accounts. Till date, a total of Rs. 7.57 crores has been disbursed for this purpose.

For those people who are returning to the State, it is mandatory to register themselves in nCOVID-19 Nagaland- Visitors App which is available for android users. As for iOS users or any user having a problem, they can contact the toll free helpline No-1800-345-0019 for technical support.

Please follow proper hand hygiene and maintain social distancing at all places."

 

(DIPR)