9 new corona cases detected; tally rises to 3,168 in Hailakandi

Oct.5: 9 fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from South Assam’s Hailakandi district on Monday, taking the total tally to 3,168. Health authorities here disclosed that of the 9 positive cases, 4 have been detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) while five under RT-PCR.

Altogether 1,833 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. 2,944 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals.The number of active cases is 205. 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.

127 COVID-19 asymptomatic persons are under home isolation. Of the 26,318 swab samples taken, 23,900 have tested negative. Swab results of 203 persons are awaited.