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.”