23 new corona cases detected; tally rises to 2,979 in Hailakandi district

26 Sept : 23 fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from South Assam’s Hailakandi district on Saturday, taking the total tally to 2,979. Health authorities here disclosed that of the 23 positive cases, 19 have been detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Altogether 1,568 swab samples were taken on Saturday.

Altogether 1,692 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. 2,782 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals.The number of active cases is 178. Eight COVID-19 positive patients have breathed their last at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. 11 deaths at SMC&H have been declared as ‘non-COVID’ by the State level Death Audit Board.

81 COVID-19 asymptomatic persons are under home isolation. Of the 25,166 swab samples taken, 22,455 have tested negative. Swab results of 544 persons are awaited. Altogether 69,253 swab samples were taken under RT-PCR and RAT.