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25 new corona cases detected; tally rises to 2,720 in Hailakandi district

The number of active cases is 342

11 Sept.: 25 fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from South Assam’s Hailakandi district on Friday, taking the total tally to 2,720. Health authorities here disclosed that of the 25 positive cases, 17 have been detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) while eight under RT-PCR. 648 swab samples, including 458 RAT have been taken on Friday.

Altogether 1,491 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. 2,359 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals.The number of active cases is 342. 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. 107 COVID-19 afflicted persons are under home isolation.

Of the 23,800 swab samples taken, 20,313 have tested negative. Swab results of 1,378 persons are awaited. The district administration has stepped up swab samples collection. 58,034 swab samples were taken under RT-PCR and RAT. 40-45 mobile medical teams have fanned out to different parts of the district.

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