The full text is as follows:

“As on today, the total number of positive cases in the State stands at 896. All the positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres. Out of the 896 positive cases, the total active cases are 550, and 346 have recovered. As per the severity of symptoms, 535 active cases are asymptomatic and 15 active cases are mild.

Till date, a total of 16,871 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR. Results of 16, 631 samples have been received. Out of the 16,631 samples, a total of 10, 714 samples have been tested at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) and at the BSL-2 lab at the CIHSR, Dimapur and out of which 565 samples have tested positive.

In addition, a total of 10,555 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat. 9,981 samples have tested negative, and 312 samples have tested positive which have been sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

A total of 3,049 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.

The State Government has extended the existing guidelines with regard to the lock down in all parts of Nagaland up till 31st of July 2020.

Please maintain safe distancing and always wear face mask at public places”.

THANK YOU

 (DIPR)