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55,862 COVID-19 tests done so far in the 7 labs of Assam
May 24: As of now, 55862 swab tests were done in Assam. Sharing this information, State Health Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “In a strong testimony to excellent team work and our steely resolve to do the best in a crisis like #COVID19, I am humbled to share that #Assam has carried out 55,862 tests so far. This is higher than Kerala’s (52771), a state known for its healthcare excellence.”
Here is the break-up of the COVID-19 tests done in Assam:
- Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH): 6334
- Silchar Medical College & Hospital (SMCH): 5140
- Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH): 15,807
- Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH): 2502
- Tezpur Medical College & Hospital (TMCH): 6716
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College & Hospital (FAAMCH): 12,096
- Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC): 7267
In another tweet, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “My congratulations to behind-the-curtain #COVIDHeroes – our lab technicians, scientists, microbiology faculty of medical colleges, & team RMRC Lahowal who make extraordinary efforts to make this happen. And most certainly kudos to our dedicated teams from #HealthDept @nhm_assam.”