The full text is as follows:

“The total number of positive cases in the State as on today stands at 1,513. 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 1,513 positive cases, the total active cases are 913, the total recovered cases are 595 and there are 4 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, all the 913 active cases are asymptomatic.

Till date, a total of 22,766 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 21,009 samples have been received. Out of the 15,990 samples received at the BSL-3 lab at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), a total of 14,024 samples have been tested and 1,030 samples have tested positive. In addition, a total of 15,580 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and 535 samples have tested positive, which have been sent for confirmation by RT-PCR.

A total of 2,451 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.”

(DIPR)