27 new corona cases detected; tally rises to 3,091 in Hailakandi district

30 Sept : 27 fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported from South Assam’s Hailakandi district on Wednesday, taking the total tally to 3,091.

Health authorities here disclosed that of the 27 positive cases, 26 have been detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Altogether 4,135 swab samples were taken on Wednesday – the highest recorded so far in the district.

Altogether 1,790 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. 2,846 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals.The number of active cases is 226. 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. 125 COVID-19 asymptomatic persons are under home isolation.

Of the 25,594 swab samples taken, 23,088 have tested negative. Swab results of 325 persons are awaited. Altogether 80,605 swab samples were taken under RT-PCR and RAT.