708 samples sent; 24 await results

Dimapur, May 4 (EMN): The total number of suspected Covid-19 samples sent for testing from Nagaland was 708 as of May 4, according to an official update.

Minister for Planning and Co-ordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu informed that out of the 708 samples, 679 have tested negative.

The remaining 24 await confirmation. “I would also like to inform that wearing of face cover continues to be compulsory in the public places and in all work places,” the minister reminded.