Nagaland COVID-19 update

DIMAPUR, MAY 1 (MexN): 650 samples sent from Nagaland for COVID-19 testing have come back negative. 

In total, 664 samples have been sent from the State for testing as of 3:00pm of May 1. Results for 14 samples are awaited. 

Principal Secretary, Home, Abhijit Sinha informed that a total of 1776 persons were screened on May 1 and a total of 29 persons are presently under facility quarantine.

It was further informed that Nagaland Health Minister, S Pangnyu Phom inaugurated the TrueNat Machine for preliminary screening of samples at District Hospital, Mokokchung. The TrueNat Machines have been received from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the districts of Mokokchung and Mon. 

The Health Minister also visited the COVID Hospital at Mokokchung.

The Principal Secretary meanwhile informed that till now, the number of people from Nagaland stranded, or in distress outside the state, due to the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown who have been given cash assistance has risen to 13,962. This comprises of comprising of 10,298 working people, 3,510 students and 154 patients. The total amount disbursed is Rs. 5.48 Crores.

Sinha asserted that strict adherence to the lockdown provisions is crucial in preventing and containing the spread of the virus.