The full text is as follows :

“As on today, the total number of positive cases in the State stands at 459. Out of this, the total active cases are 291, and 168 have recovered. All the positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals. As per the severity of symptoms, all the 291 active cases are asymptomatic.

Till date, a total of 12,161 samples have been tested. Results of 11,408 samples have been received.

Out of the 12,161 samples, 7, 883 samples have been received at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) and a total of 7,790 samples have been tested, out of which 368 samples have tested positive. A total of 5299 samples have also been tested by Truenat, out of which 89 samples tested positive and sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

A total of 5,114 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.

If you develop any signs and symptoms of Cough, Fever or Difficulty in Breathing, contact the State Helpline Number 1800 345 0019 of the Health & Family Welfare Department. Please always follow all the social distancing measures.”

(DIPR)