The full text is as follows:

“The total number of positive cases in the State as on today stands at 1,289. The positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres. Active surveillance and contact tracing is also in progress to prevent further spreading of the infection.

Out of the 1,289 positive cases, the total active cases are 744. There are 4 deaths which are under investigation for establishing whether they are COVID-19 related deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, out of 744 active cases, 740 are asymptomatic and 2 active cases are mild, 1 active case is moderate and 1 active case is in ICU on ventilator.

Till date, a total of 20,866 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 19,662 samples have been received. Out of the 13,583 samples received at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), a total of 12,491 samples have been tested and 798 samples have tested positive. In addition, a total of 14,396 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat. 13,583 samples have tested negative, and 476 samples have tested positive which have been sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

A total of 2,576 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.”

(DIPR)