23 new corona positive cases detected in Hailakandi district

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HAILAKANDI: Total 23 fresh COVID-19 positive cases were reported from Hailakandi district on Saturday, taking the total tally to 2,979, stated a press release.

Health authorities here disclosed that of the 23 positive cases, 19 were detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Altogether 1,568 swab samples were taken on Saturday.

Altogether 1,692 cases have been found positive under RAT with over 50 per cent without travel history. Total 2,782 persons on being cured have been released from hospitals. The number of active cases is 178. Eight COVID-19 positive patients have breathed their last at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. Total 11 deaths at SMC&H have been declared as 'non-COVID' by the State level Death Audit Board.

Around 81 COVID-19 asymptomatic persons are under home isolation. Of the 25,166 swab samples taken, 22,455 have tested negative. Swab results of 544 persons are awaited. Altogether 69,253 swab samples were taken under RT-PCR and RAT.

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