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“As on today, the total number of positive cases in the State stands at 355. Out of this, the total active cases are 195, and 160 have recovered. All the positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals. As per the severity of symptoms, all the 195 active cases are asymptomatic.

Till date, a total of 10,962 samples have been tested and out of this, 7,369 samples have been received at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), till today. Out of the 7396 samples, a total of 6,252 samples have been tested and out of which 296 samples have tested positive.

A total of 3,672 samples have been tested by Truenat also, out of which 44 samples have tested positive and sent for confirmation by RT-PCR. 3,098 samples have tested negative and results of 522 samples are awaited.

A total of 5,879 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.

If anyone develops any signs and symptoms of Cough, Fever or Difficulty in Breathing, he or she may contact the State Helpline Number 1800 345 0019 of the Health & Family Welfare Department.

Please continue to practise frequent hand washing with soap and water or alcohol based sanitizers, follow respiratory etiquettes and social distancing measures.”

(DIPR)