Nagaland has reported 3 COVID-19 Positive cases as of 11:00 am on 25th May 2020. A press release issued by the Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Menukhol John stated that the conditions of the 3 (three) individuals are stable and are being monitored/treated in the COVID-19 hospitals. Besides, contact tracing is actively underway to prevent any further spread. In this regard, the following points are being brought to the notice of the public.

In this regard the Department has appealed to the public not to panic while at the same time, continue to be cautious and follow the safety guidelines issued from time to time. The infected persons and their families at this juncture need our prayer and support and not discrimination and stigmatization, the release stated further appealing to everyone to join hands to support the efforts of the frontline workers. The Department further re-iterated not to spread unconfirmed news items/messages in such trying times.

(DIPR)