Mizoram reports 5 more Covid-19 positive cases, total soars to 93

Guwahati: Mizoram has registered 5 more Covid-19 positive cases on Wednesday, taking the total number of infected persons in the state to 93. A single patient has been released so far.

After 669 samples were tested since June 8, 5 more positive cases (one each from Aizawl, Lawngtlai, Serchhip, and 2 from Saitual) were detected. The patients, 1 male and 4 females) are aged between 18-37. With the detection of these cases, the number of Covid-19 detections rose to a staggering 51 in a mere 48 hours.

According to the Mizoram Government, Lunglei district, with 45 cases, is the hardest-hit district in the state. Aizawl, with 13 cases is the second-worst hit district in the state.

Meanwhile, Mizoram has announced a complete lockdown in the state that came into effect on June 2 to mitigate the spread of the pathogen.

The move, that was announced after a consultative meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Zoramthanga, comes as other states opened malls, restaurants and places of worship after two months as part of the centre's 'Unlock-1' guidelines, expected to return life to normal in a "phased" manner.

"Consultative meeting chaired by CM decides to impose 2 weeks total lockdown of the state w.e.f 00:00 hours of 9th June 2020 in view of the prevailing situation. Lockdown Guidelines will be notified shortly," Mizoram's Directorate of Information and Public Relations tweeted. Subsequently, it was notified that the Mizoram Government has decided to extend the lockdown period from 14 to 21 days.

In another move meant to contain the outbreak, the Lengpui Airport in Mizoram's capital city Aizawl will be closed with from 5:00 pm on June 10 till further notice, the Mizoram Government announced on Tuesday. This is in accordance with the total lockdown guidelines notified late last night by the Government.

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