25 new corona cases detected; tally rises to 2,806 in Hailakandi district

15 Sept : 25 fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from South Assam’s Hailakandi district on Tuesday, taking the total tally to 2,806. Health authorities here disclosed that of the 25 positive cases, 24:have been detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) while one under RT-PCR. 607 swab samples were taken on Tuesday.

Altogether 1,551 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. 2,468 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals.The number of active cases is 319. 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. 109 COVID-19 asymptomatic persons are under home isolation.

Of the 24,115 swab samples taken, 21,543 have tested negative. Swab results of 437 persons are awaited. The district administration has stepped up swab samples collection. 60,314 swab samples were taken under RT-PCR and RAT. 40-45 mobile medical teams have fanned out to different parts of the district.