Dimapur, May 15 (EMN): The number of suspected Covid-19 samples sent for testing from Nagaland crossed the 900 mark on Friday, according to an official update.
Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha informed that out of the 910 samples sent for testing so far, 889 have returned negative. The remaining 21 await confirmation.
2668 choose not to return
“Today, a total of 6054 persons have been screened and a total of 957 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine. As on 4.30 pm today, a total of 2,668 citizens of Nagaland presently outside the state, have voluntarily opted for staying back at their present places, and filled up the required form on the portal iamstranded.nagaland.gov.in for availing the one-time assistance for INR 10,000,” he said.
Regarding the arrival of stranded people to Nagaland from other north-eastern states, a total of 1,084 persons have already arrived till date, he informed.
“As per the revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for management of travellers, patients and the attendants issued by the department of Health and Family Welfare, it is mandatory for all returnees from outside the state to register themselves in the nCOVID-19 Nagaland-Visitors App and Aarogya Setu App. For any technical support, one may contact the toll free helpline No. 1800-345-00,” Sinha informed.
