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Nagaland

KOHIMA: S Pangnyun Phom, Minister for Health and Family welfare of Nagaland, revealed yesterday that the state had registered zero COVID-19 positive cases for the 7th straight day.

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Giving his regular COVID-19 update on Twitter, Phom had stated, "Update! No +ve case &amp; No recoveries of COVID-19 reported today."

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With zero COVID-19 new positive cases, Nagaland's total tally of positive cases stands at 12,225, out of which 11,978 patients had already recovered. The state has only 2 active cases at this moment.

The last positive cases were reported on March 13, where 4 people found positive in the state, and there were 14 active cases then.

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Earlier on March 11, the Nagaland government had decided to relax a number of restrictions on various activities in the state, which includes the re-opening of the primary section of classes one to five in schools, government offices to start with maximum attendance, and also enclosed spaces such as theatre halls and sports facilities, which will resume regular operations.

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It needs mention here that Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio received the first shot of the Covishield on March 3 at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) as the third-phase vaccination programs are going on all across the country.

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As per the latest update on COVID-19 released by the Home Ministry of India, the total COVID-19 cases of India stands at 1,15,99,130. Among them, 3,09,087 cases are active and 1,11,30,288 have recovered.

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Nagaland registers zero COVID-19 positive cases for 7 consecutive days

Zero COVID-19 cases Nagaland

Assam

Guwahati airport covid-19 cases

Daily surges of COVID-19 cases at the Guwahati airport is alarming

Mizoram

AIZAWL: Mizoram witnessed the biggest single day spike of the year with 37 fresh COVID-19 positive cases recorded over the past 24 hours, which has taken the state tally to 4,722.The 33 cases among the 37 are from the state capital Aizawl itself, officials stated.Mizoram has as many as 240 active cases, 4,470 people have been discharged on testing negative, and till date, a total of 12 have succumbed to the virus.Also Read: <a class="post-url" title="Arunachal govt restricts gathering of people to curb COVID-19" href="https://www.insidene.com/arunachal-govt-restricts-gathering-of-people-to-curb-covid-19/">Arunachal govt restricts gathering of people to curb COVID-19</a>In Mizoram, massive vaccination has been going on as well and 91,547 citizens have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while as many as 29,011 people have completed the process till April 14 as stated in the government data.On the other hand, India has added over 2 lakh new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, an incredible number, taking the total number of cases to over 1.4 crore.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us</a><a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> on Facebook</a>

Mizoram COVID-19 update

COVID-19: Mizoram records the biggest single day spike of the year

GUWAHATI: The <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/govt-to-promote-students-of-class-i-to-ix-to/">Assam education department</a> today issued fresh standard operating procedure (<a href="https://www.insidene.com/assams-new-covid-19-sops-heres-whats-allowed-and-whats-not/" class="rank-math-link">SOP</a>) for educational institutions, restricting number of students in each class to 50 per cent in districts where there are above 100 active <a href="https://www.insidene.com/breaking-congress-leader-rahul-gandhi-tests-covid-19-positive/" class="rank-math-link">COVID-19</a> positive cases.The guidelines effective from today, signed by commissioner and secretary for elementary/secondary and higher education department Preetom Saikia, have asked the school and higher educational institutions to encourage online education as far as possible.According to the SOP, in a class with 50 students, those bearing Roll No 1 to 25 will attend schools on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while those with Roll No 26 to 50, will attend schools on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. In case of students more or less than 50 in a particular class, the head of the institution would take a call on dividing the students.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-records-1367-fresh-covid-19-cases-biggest-single-day-spike-of-2021/">Assam records 1367 fresh COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike of 2021</a>At present, Kamrup (Metro) with 482 active cases, Dibrugarh (109) and Kamrup (106) fall under the purview of the SOP.The SOP also recommends staggering of arrival and departure time for students, up to a maximum of three classes at a time, so that large of students do not gather at the same point at any time.Further, the SOP restricts morning assemblies and meetings (both formal and informal) in school premises.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-chief-secretary-orders-closure-of-shops-markets-at-6-pm-to-contain-covid/">Assam: Chief Secretary orders closure of shops &amp; markets at 6 PM to contain COVID</a>The SOP will be applicable in case of Class VI and above and are effective till May 8 or further orders. The education department has already closed down primary schools up to Class V and has advised online teaching for the students to continue uninterrupted education.Apart from recommending frequent sanitisation of the education institution premises, particularly places of common use, the SOP also restricts entry of any teacher, student or employee’s entry with &nbsp;any symptom of COVID-19.All educational institutions will have to mandatorily maintain temperature monitoring system and hand sanitisation facilities at the entrances.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/covid-testing-to-be-re-introduced-in-kokrajhar-railway-stations-bengal-border/">COVID Testing To Be Re-Introduced In Kokrajhar Railway Stations, Bengal Border</a>The SOP also advises schools to educate students about the COVID protocols and etiquettes.In case of colleges and universities too, the same SOP would apply, the notification said.The deputy commissioners of the districts concerned will monitor adherence to the SOP.

Govt issues fresh SOP for schools in COVID-prone dists; here are the details

AIZAWL: The Government of Mizoram in a fresh set of guidelines released by the Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department made 7 days quarantine and COVID-19 testing at the entry point mandatory for all the persons visiting the state including the nonresidents visiting for a short stay.However, if nonresidents of the state visit for a shorter period of time be it for official business, technical experts or persons with specializations whose services are required by Government Departments, Companies then they have to stay only in hotels or guest houses arranged by their sponsor/employer/agency.The cost of boarding and lodging, transportation and COVID-19 tests shall be borne either by the individual or their sponsors.Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://www.insidene.com/covid-19-mizoram-revised-quarantine-cost/">COVID-19: Visiting Mizoram? Here’s The Revised Cost For Quarantine Facility</a>All the persons visiting for the same purpose are strictly instructed to monitor their health and also to avoid having contact with others.The movement of those individuals should be restricted to sites/offices that are part of their work itinerary and also their sponsors/sponsoring departments are bound to provide them quarantine facility and transportation.Persons entering Mizoram via Lengpui Airport can utilize rented cars and taxis impaneled by the Government as well as their private vehicles if proper partitioning is made between the driver's and the passenger's seat. Passengers bound to other districts cannot stop en route and mandatorily need to head directly to their destination.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us</a><a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> on Facebook</a>

Mizoram COVID-19 guidelines

COVID-19: Persons visiting Mizoram for a short stay need to follow these revised guidelines

GUWAHATI: Assam’s daily COVID-19 cases today surged to of 573 taking the state's cumulative tally to 2,22,940.On the other hand, the death count climbed to 1,127 with four more fatalities. Kamrup (Metro), Nagaon, Karimganj and Lakhimpur recorded one death each.Kamrup (M) continued to top the chart with 245 cases, followed by Kamrup with 47, Nagaon 33 and Sonitpur 30 cases.Currently, there are 4,069 active cases in the state. As many as 2,16,397 people have recovered from the infection so far with 113 discharged today.As many as 32,421 samples were tested during the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of samples tested so far has risen to 77,64,292.Meanwhile, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged the people to strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines set by the health department.Also Read: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/fire-devastates-one-floor-of-a-3-storey-building-in-fancy-bazar/">Fire devastates one floor of a 3-storey building in Fancy Bazar</a>Sonowal also appealed to the people to avoid breaking the rules and remain united in this fight against the dreaded disease.Moreover, the chief minister said that the screening process have been enhanced at the airports. COVID testing has also been made available at the airports.<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside">&nbsp;on Facebook</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

COVID-19

4 more COVID-19 deaths recorded in Assam; 573 test positive in 24 hours

Manipur

IMPHAL: The <a href="https://www.insidene.com/manipur-makes-it-mandatory-for-people-entering-the-state-to-produce-covid-19-negative-report/" class="rank-math-link">Manipur</a> government has imposed <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/night-curfew-imposed-in-east-khasi-hills-check-details-here/">night curfew</a> across the in view of the rising number of <a href="https://www.insidene.com/no-haj-for-indians-without-2-doses-of-covid-vaccine-haj-committee-of-india/" class="rank-math-link">COVID-19</a> cases across the country.The night curfew, to be effective from tomorrow, will begin at 8 pm and end at 4 am every day till further order, a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) signed by chief secretary Rajesh Kumar said today. The chief secretary is also the chairman of the state executive committee of the SDMA.All essential services, including pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, power supply, public health engineering, municipal office, fire service and medical oxygen manufacturing units are exempted from the purview of the curfew though. People engaged with these services and government employees engaged in COVID-19 management and medical services are also exempted from the curfew.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/assams-gnrc-hospital-accused-of-treating-corpse-for-4-days-with-intention-to-rob-family/">Assam’s GNRC hospital accused of ‘treating’ corpse for 4 days with intention to ‘rob’ family</a>Similarly, all goods carrying vehicles, including medical oxygen, are also exempted, the order said.The Manipur government earlier today issued an order making it mandatory for all persons entering the state to produce a negative COVID-19 test report. Deputy secretary, health department, Soiminlian Lengen said the order shall become effective from April 18.“All persons entering Manipur, whether by air or by road, and irrespective of place of origin, shall be allowed entry only on mandatory production of a negative RT-PCR/TrueNat/CB-NAAT COVID-19 test report taking within 72 hours from arrival in Manipur,” Lengen said in an order.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/pnb-fraud-accused-nirav-modis-extradition-cleared-by-uk-home-department/">PNB fraud accused Nirav Modi’s extradition cleared by UK home department</a>The order further notified that all army and central armed police forces units are instructed to arrange for COVID-19 test of their personnel entering Manipur.

COVID induced curfew in Assam relaxed by 1 hour

Manipur govt imposes night curfew in state in view of COVID-19 surge

GUWAHATI: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/tag/gauhati-high-court/">Gauhati High Court</a> has registered a suo moto public interest litigation (PIL) as regards inmates in different jails of Assam not being vaccinated so far and directed the state government to file an affidavit on the process of vaccination of prisoners.The court registered the <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/tag/pil/">PIL</a> on the basis of an application filed by Pratidhwani, an non-government organisation.Pratidhwani had filed the application after its volunteers visited district and central jails in the state and allegedly found that, barring the inmates of Silchar jail, inmates of no other jail have been vaccinated so far.ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/31-covid-patients-flee-quarantine-centre-in-tripura/">31 COVID Patients Flee Quarantine Centre In Tripura</a>“During recent enquiries of Pratidhwani to different district and central jails, it has come to its knowledge that in spite of the <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/covid-19-vaccination-made-mandatory-for-all-nagaland-police-personnel/">COVID-19 vaccination</a> drive being carried out all over the country in a phased manner and in spite of the fact that the jail authorities and the officials working in different district jails of Assam have been vaccinated, the inmates have not been vaccinated till date,” Pratidhwani alleged in its application.Asking the court authorities to list the case for hearing three weeks later, it ordered “Mr TC Chutia, learned additional senior government advocate, Assam” to file a reply affidavit by the next date.More than 2500 COVID-19 positive cases have so far been recorded in different jails in <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/category/assam/">Assam</a>.

Gauhati HC further extends interim orders till June 21

Gauhati High Court registers PIL regarding vaccination of prisoners in Assam

IMPHAL: The <a href="https://www.insidene.com/category/manipur/">Manipur</a> government has declared certain areas of Imphal as COVID-19 containment zones in view of surge in COVID positive cases in the state.These areas include 21 from Imphal West and five from Imphal East as both the districts have registered 50 and 23 COVID-19 positive cases respectively over the past 24 hours.The five COVID containment zones in Imphal East are Kongba Kshetri Leikai, Kshetri Mayai Leikai, Khurai Thangjam Leikai, Kakwa Laishram Selungba Leikai and Sangakpham Bazaar.Also Read: <a class="post-url" title="Assam Election 2021: Fearing malpractice in counting, Mahajot writes to ECI" href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-election-fearing-malpractice-mahajot-to-eci/">Assam Election 2021: Fearing malpractice in counting, Mahajot writes to ECI</a>And the 21 other areas of Imphal West are Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai, Keishamthong Moirang Ningthou Leirak, Keishampat Thiyam Leikai, Khagempali Huidrom Leikai, Kakwa Naorem Leikai, Khagempali Pankha, Khongnang Pheidekpi, Kwakeithel Akham Leikai, Meitei Langol, Nagamapal Laimayum Leirak, Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, New Keithelmanbi, Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, Sagolband Bijoy Govinda, Sagolband Salam Leikai, Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak, Singjamei Chingamakha Irom Leirak, Singjamei Mathak Chongtham Leikai, Uripok Kabrabam Leikai, Uripok Gopalji Leirak and Tombisana Market opposite Old Assembly complex.Manipur registered as many as 130 COVID-19 positive cases over the past 24 hours which is the highest ever single day spike in the second wave of the pandemic.This took the state tally to 30,281.Manipur yesterday received <a href="https://www.insidene.com/manipur-gets-15-basic-life-support-ambulances-amid-covid/">15 basic life support ambulances</a> from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation to keep up the fight against COVIDp-19 in the state.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> on Facebook</a>

Imphal COVID Containment Zone

Manipur: Several Imphal localities declared COVID-19 containment zone. Find out here

AIZAWL: The <a href="https://www.insidene.com/category/mizoram/">Mizoram</a> government has announced an extension to their lockdown-like restrictions in the state till May 3 in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases.As the guidelines stated, public places such as parks, picnic spots, movie theatres, gyms, community halls, restaurants, shopping complexes and places of worship will remain closed throughout the period.Though weddings and funerals are allowed but the number of attendees must not exceed 30. Other social events such as birthday parties, anniversaries celebration and sporting events are strictly prohibited throughout the period.The restrictions for the residents from stepping out of their homes and also educational institutions will remain closed.Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://www.insidene.com/india-becomes-fastest-country-to-administer-14-cr-covid-19-vaccine-doses/">India Becomes Fastest Country To Administer 14 Cr COVID-19 Vaccine Doses</a>Shops selling essential commodities, eateries, vegetables, flowers, meat, construction materials and spare parts in the state capital and district headquarters have been allowed to open based on the arrangement made by local authorities, the order said.Besides, fuel stations, motor workshops, cold storage and warehouses, data and call centres, carpentry workshop, steel fabrication workshop, bakery, tailoring shop, weaving shops and related shops are also allowed to operate with arrangement made by local authorities.Further, those arriving in the state will have to undergo seven-day mandatory home isolation. Passengers from abroad, however, will have to undergo institutional quarantine.Previously the government had enforced seven-day restrictions in Aizawl and 10 other district headquarters from April 20 to April 26.Aizawl had registered as many as 105 new COVID cases detected in the past 24 hours which mounted the state tally to 5388.Out of the total 712 active cases in Mizoram, Aizawl alone has 556 active cases.On April 20, a <a href="https://www.insidene.com/mizoram-man-tests-covid-positive-even-after-receiving-vaccine-weeklong-lockdown-in-state/">41-year-old man</a>, who had been administered two doses of Covishield vaccine, has tested COVID-19 positive among the 91 other patients, after which the lockdown-like restrictions came into force in the state of Mizoram.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> on Facebook</a>

Mizoram lockdown 2021

Mizoram extends lockdown-like COVID restrictions for another week

GUWAHATI: Assam principal secretary of health Samir Sinha today said the Assam government was unaware of Regional Medical Research Centre, NE's (ICMR-NE) warning issued in the month of February on the presence of COVID-19 UK strain in Assam.Asked whether the government had taken any measure after receiving the letter which was not made public, Sinha replied: "I am aware of this particular letter by ICMR, Lahowal. UK strain might be present as well as other strains and we are taking every step that supposed to be taken to contain the virus."Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://www.insidene.com/covid-19-situation-in-assam-not-alarming-yet/">COVID-19 Situation In Assam Not Alarming Yet, Says Assam Chief Secretary</a>ICMR-NE, Dibrugarh had reportedly issued an advisory to the Assam government in February to take appropriate measures as cases of UK strain of COVID-19 had been detected in Assam which spreads faster than the earlier one.https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside/videos/147698963958591/?vh=e&amp;extid=0&amp;d=nHowever, since February, state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was heard talking about the UK strain only on Saturday and Sunday talking to journalists when the election was over.The Assam State Disaster Management Authority had issued a fresh set of guidelines today to contain the sudden surge of the COVID-19 virus in the state, by putting some restrictions with immediate effect.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> on Facebook</a>

UK strain in Assam ICMR-NE

Assam government unaware of ICMR-NE's warning on UK strain

GUWAHATI: Assam chief secretary Jishnu Barua today asserted that the COVID-19 situation in Assam is not alarming yet.Addressing a press conference at Janata Bhawan here to announce the new directives to contain the sudden surge of COVID-19, he said: "The COVID situation is not alarming yet in the state. It is very much under control. However, we do not know what might take place in the next 5-7 days."The state had registered 1,367 COVID-19 positive cases on a single day on April 19.https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside/videos/147698963958591/?vh=e&amp;extid=0&amp;d=nPrincipal secretary of health Samir Sinha explained showing data that Assam had registered 4,593 COVID-19 positive cases on a single day on August 12 last year which was the highest at an alarming stage.Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-government-unaware-icmr-warning-uk-strain/">Assam Government Unaware Of ICMR-NE’s Warning On UK Strain</a>hown on average daily new COVID cases in Assam, it was pretty evident that the COVID-19 cases spiraled to three digits, from 61 between March 30 and April 5, directly to 308 cases after April 6, which was the last day of Assam assembly polls.Asked whether it was an impact of not following COVID-19 protocols during the election campaign, Baruah said: "Election was completely under the Election Commission of India, hence CEO (chief electoral officer) Assam might be able to answer that properly."&nbsp;<img class=" wp-image-88061 aligncenter" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/lingo/itne/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WhatsApp-Image-2021-04-20-at-4.37.05-PM-300x225.jpeg" alt="Assam chief secretary press conference on April 20" width="276" height="208" />Although the press conference was to convey the COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing, to the state and the actions to be taken for not following the same, but the press conference itself was held in a cramped room attended by a number of media persons and government officials. Social distancing and other norms had gone for a toss.Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> on Facebook</a>

COVID-19 PC Jishnu Barua

COVID-19 situation in Assam not alarming yet, says Assam chief secretary

GUWAHATI: The <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/kamrup-m-administration-suspends-all-bihu-progs-in-view-of-covid-19-surge/">Kamrup (Metro) district administration</a> has constituted four task forces to monitor market prices of various essential commodities and prevent hoarding and artificial price rise in the wake of COVID surge in the country.The task forces have been constituted on the basis of a meeting of the district administration with various traders’ associations here yesterday.The task forces, headed by executive magistrates, include officials from food and civil supplies and  weights and measures departments, Agriculture Marketing Board, Guwahati Municipal Corporation and local police officials.ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/cm-reviews-covid-situation-in-central-assam-advises-dcs-to-keep-eye-on-essentials/">CM Reviews COVID Situation In Central Assam; Advises DCs To Keep Eye On Essentials</a>Each task force will inspect different market places of the city and monitor stock and prices.The task forces have been empowered to take legal action against any unscrupulous trader taking advantage of the <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/tag/covid/">COVID</a> situation to charge undue profits from customers.In the meeting yesterday, presided over by additional deputy commissioner Naren Das, representatives from traders organisations such as those of essential commodities, groceries, egg, vegetables etc, officials of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department and Assam Agriculture Marketing Board were present.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/gauhati-high-court-registers-pil-regarding-vaccination-of-prisoners-in-assam/">Gauhati High Court registers PIL regarding vaccination of prisoners in Assam</a>Das appealed to the traders’ bodies to keep a vigil against hoarding and price rise by unscrupulous traders.When he enquired about the price rise of egg, pulses and edible oil etc, the traders’ organisations said it was due to price rise at the source.The district administration has also directed the supply department official posted at Fancy Bazar, the commercial hub of the <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/#">Northeast</a>, to take stock of prices of all essential commodities on a daily basis and submit it with the higher authorities.

Kamrup

Kamrup (M) admin task forces to monitor prices of essentials amid COVID surge

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs in a letter on Monday asked the states to enforce localised restrictions and strict containment measures for at least 14 days to help in breaking the COVID-19 chain.Ajay Bhalla, home secretary, stated in the letter that an "unprecedented surge" in COVID-19 cases had made it urgent for states/UTs to consider strict COVID management and control measures to bring the situation under control."...all States and UT Governments to implement an intensive,local and focused containment framework, focused on specific districts/ cities/ areas,and identified based on a prescribed criterion," a part of the letter read.It further added, "I would, therefore, urge you to issue directions to district authorities in your State/UT, to take all necessary measures, as advised by MoHFW in their letter, for theimplementation of the containment framework, so as to flatten the curve."This might be the reason why Assam had also come up with a night curfew with immediate effect from 8 pm to 5 am till May 1st, a day before the counting of assembly polls. There is speculation that these restrictions will be enforced from May 3 again.Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://www.insidene.com/sikkim-governor-ganga-prasad-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/">Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad Tests Positive For Coronavirus</a>Assam currently has 17,764 active COVID-19 cases, while 2,20,344 patients have recovered from the disease, including 828 yesterday.“After reviewing the state’s COVID situation it was observed that there has been a rapid increase in the number of active cases of COVID-19 across the State and therefore, it is felt that night curfew needs to be imposed in all the districts of Assam, except for essential and emergency activities/Services, as an emergency measure for well being and safety of the people,” the order issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority read.The state of recorded as many as 3,137 cOVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours which led the state tally to 2,40,670.As many as 15 persons succumbed to the virus on Monday.Kamrup (M) is the worst affected district in the state so far and Dibrugarh district is a close second.<div class="dfepnkbzqg dfepnkbzqg-clearfix dfepnkbzqg-post-middle dfepnkbzqg-float-center dfepnkbzqg-align-center dfepnkbzqg-column-1"><div id="dfepnkbzqg-58664-1635657545" class="dfepnkbzqg-container dfepnkbzqg-type-code " data-adid="58664" data-type="code"><div id="dfepnkbzqg-58664-1635657545-place"><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7523261522908508" data-ad-slot="4791314296" data-full-width-responsive="true" data-ad-format="auto" data-adsbygoogle-status="done"><ins id="aswift_1_expand" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement" aria-label="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_1_anchor"><iframe id="aswift_1" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-7523261522908508&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=4791314296&amp;adk=164490590&amp;adf=29768387&amp;pi=t.ma~as.4791314296&amp;w=855&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1619618974&amp;rafmt=1&amp;psa=1&amp;format=855x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidene.com%2Fassam-to-get-50-metric-tonne-of-oxygen-from-samdrup-jongkhar-plant-daily%2F&amp;flash=0&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiNi4xIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiODcuMC40MjgwLjg4IixbXV0.&amp;dt=1619618969612&amp;bpp=8&amp;bdt=704&amp;idt=204&amp;shv=r20210422&amp;cbv=r20190131&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dbe88936182183a1e-22b4449832c6001e%3AT%3D1614613324%3ART%3D1614613324%3AS%3DALNI_MbxBVOwLuTV3tzdFe0V4MmNGNParQ&amp;prev_fmts=855x280%2C1200x280%2C0x0%2C1200x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=2946583370707&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;ga_vid=1242839464.1614698867&amp;ga_sid=1619618970&amp;ga_hid=1926871919&amp;ga_fc=0&amp;u_tz=-240&amp;u_his=37&amp;u_java=0&amp;u_h=768&amp;u_w=1366&amp;u_ah=728&amp;u_aw=1366&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_nplug=3&amp;u_nmime=4&amp;adx=31&amp;ady=3540&amp;biw=1226&amp;bih=530&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=1552&amp;eid=42530672%2C21066435&amp;oid=3&amp;psts=AGkb-H_vjt78Mz8SmYxYimeq7fI4bNB7AJxTKQG8RWVSQU_VvBniimPJPDHFl8HgZMeWyJ_4fOGGeGvUC7OG%2CAGkb-H_zJdMWkPy2kNbQ0W3crU8cwGMpa2xZYCHPStWRdVQbiEmaTfOphbAY2XNOWsACd-VOgUb7ouPY6Tsb%2CAGkb-H95Yrp6ueoCsmKCQPDQUkEuR6r0mEYnLAZ9qWxTznsRoZ6wqgU3G0zigRFpRgM5lk4VgyP58IoO1wsH&amp;pvsid=603949677858115&amp;pem=148&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidene.com%2F&amp;eae=0&amp;fc=896&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1366%2C0%2C1366%2C728%2C1242%2C545&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=o%7C%7CoEebr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=1152&amp;bc=31&amp;ifi=2&amp;uci=a!2&amp;btvi=4&amp;fsb=1&amp;xpc=a8XnBSsO43&amp;p=https%3A//www.insidene.com&amp;dtd=5252" name="aswift_1" width="855" height="280" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-google-container-id="a!2" data-google-query-id="CMj7lvPMnvACFcZg0wodFYYA4Q" data-load-complete="true" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div></div></div>Support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/subscription/">Support us</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ne.inside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> on Facebook</a>

Assam: Curfew relaxed in Guwahati by 1 hour, Shops to close at 1pm

Assam's Night Curfew imposed after MHA suggests 14-day lockdown to curb virus

GUWAHATI: Former Assam bureaucrat and social worker Mahtab Uddin Ahmed passed away due to multiple organ failure after a brief battle with <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/manipur-records-314-fresh-covid-cases-mizoram-140-and-tripura-124-in-24-hours/">COVID-19</a> at a private hospital here today.He was 65 when his breathed his last around 10.20 am today. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.Sources close to him said Ahmed fell a victim of co-morbidity as he was diabetic and had other age related ailments as well.ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/indian-journalist-rohit-sardana-dies-of-cardiac-arrest/">Leading TV journalist Rohit Sardana succumbs to COVID-19</a>“His body has been taken to his Hatigaon residence. His janeja (funeral) will be performed at Sijubari No 2 Kabarstan at 9 am tomorrow,” one of his friends said.An IAS officer, Ahmed hailed from Mangaldoi and held several key positions as commissioner and secretary in the<a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/category/assam/"> Assam</a> government.The <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/tag/assam-civil-society/">Assam Civil Society</a>, an NGO working for the unification of Assamese society cutting across religious lines, of which Ahmed was an active office bearer, has condoled his demise. “It’s an irreparable loss to the Assam Civil Society, a void that can never be filled. Praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul. We also extend our sympathy with the bereaved family and pray to the Almighty that He give them strength to bear with the loss,” said ACS office bearer Shahjahan Talukdar.ALSO READ: <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/delhi-based-assamese-scribe-nilakshi-bhattacharyya-succumbs-to-covid-19/">Delhi-based Assamese scribe Nilakshi Bhattacharyya succumbs to COVID-19</a>The Cotton College Muslim Hostel Alumni Association, which Ahmed founded as the president during his student days, has also condoled his demise.“Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, IAS, retd Commissioner was very energetic and a prominent Social Worker. Being a retd Commissioner, he had many advantages to render Social Service at the highest level. A great loss to the Society and the Community. The Members of CMH Alumni Assn deeply mourn the sad, unfortunate and untimely demise of its First President,” the association said in a statement.

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Former bureaucrat Mahtab Uddin Ahmed succumbs to post-COVID complications

GUWAHATI: The Assam health department is not ready to inoculate people in the age group of 18 to 45 years against COVID-19 from tomorrow.With few hours left before the scheduled launch of COVID-19 vaccination in the age group of 18 to 45 years, the Assam government today said it was yet to receive vaccines supply from the manufacturers.The Centre has relaxed <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/tag/covid-19/">COVID-19</a> vaccination age bar to 18 years and above with effect from tomorrow. However, many states are short of stock to inoculate people in the younger age group. And, Assam too is no exception.ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/covid-19-claims-26-more-lives-in-assam-active-caseload-mounts-to-23826/">COVID-19 Claims 26 More Lives In Assam; Active Caseload Mounts To 23,826</a>Interacting with the media here this evening, Assam health minister <a class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-surplus-of-40-mt-oxygen-icu-beds-himanta/">Himanta Biswa Sarma</a> said: “We are yet to receive supply of vaccines from the manufacturers. We have placed orders of 1 crore doses of Covishield with Serum Institute and another 1 crore doses of Covaxin with Bharat Biotech. But, the consignments are yet to be delivered.”“I am expecting news on the delivery of vaccine consignments by tonight. The Centre is in touch with the manufacturers and is expected to specify as certain formula to distribute vaccines among various states,” he added.Thousands of people have already registered themselves on the Centre's Cowin portal for the vaccination, he added.A total of 24,66,321 people have received vaccines so far in the state. This include 5,31,155who have received both doses and 19,35,166 who have been administered only the first dose.

DCGI approves Covaxin's phase II/III clinical trial on age group between 2-18

Assam does not have COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate in the age group of 18 to 45 yrs

A total of 90 people have newly been tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam taking the tally to 2243. Of these, 37 Dhubri, 15 D Hasao, 7 K'ganj, 7 Cachar, 7 Baksa, 6 H'kandi, 3 Udalguri, 2 S Salmara, 2 Dhemaji, 1 each Nalbari/Barpeta/Bongaigaon/ChirangAssam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted:<figure class="wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/1268962512537415680">&nbsp;</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure>With the detection of new cases, the total number of confirmed cases has gone up to 2243. Of the 2243 cases, 1727 are active and 509 have been cured or discharged. Four people have died of the infection in the state so far.Assam has crossed the 1000-mark in 60 days. It reported the first case on March 31st, 2020. Both the last 2 days have reached 200 cases. So far, today Assam has 128 cases.<h2>Breaking down the numbers: Assam</h2><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td><td>CASES</td><td>INCREASE <a href="https://www.insidene.com/nagaland-inmates-of-quarantine-centre-extend-their-helping-hand/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also read: Nagaland: Inmates of quarantine centre extend their helping hand</a><h2>Assam and Northeast India</h2>Assam has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases followed by Tripura.<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>States</td><td>Cases</td><td>Discharged<h2>India COVID-19 cases so far</h2>India has crossed 2 lakh-mark in terms of corona positives on June 3rd. On June 5th, the country currently has 227000+ confirmed COVID-19 cases, 110960 active cases with 109461 cured and discharged. The total number of deaths is 6348.India registered a record jump of 8,909 novel coronavirus cases in a single day (June 3rd).<a href="https://www.insidene.com/tripura-community-transmission-fear-looms-despite-restrictions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also read: Tripura: Community transmission fear looms despite restrictions</a>Among the states, Maharashtra is the first state to cross 2 thousand deaths. It has recorded 77793 corona cases with 33681 cured, 2710 deaths, and 41402 active cases. The western state is followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Delhi has corona 25004 cases with 9898 cured, 650 deaths, and 14456 active cases. Tamil Nadu has 27256 positive cases with 14902 cured, 220 deaths 12134 active cases. Gujarat with 18584 COVID-19 cases, so far, has 12667 have been cured, 1155 deaths, and 4762 active cases.India now has 7th in most cases in the world and has surpassed Germany. So far, the USA has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in 1,924,051 cases.Global coronavirus cases have surpassed 6,702,699 cases, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally. It represents a new phase in the virus’ spread, which initially peaked in China in February before large-scale outbreaks followed in Europe and the United States.Readers like you make Inside Northeast’s work possible.To support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism, support us&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/subscription/">HERE</a>.Download:The Inside Northeast app&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en">HERE</a>&nbsp;for News, Views, and Reviews from Northeast India.Do&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/">keep following us</a>&nbsp;for news on-the-go. We deliver the Northeast.

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Assam: 90 new cases of covid19, state tally extends to 2243

A total of 42 people have new;y tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam taking the tally to 2115. Of these, 38 are from Dhubri and 4 belong to Darrang.Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted:<figure class="wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/1268599641588690944">&nbsp;</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure>With the detection of new cases, the total number of confirmed cases has gone up to 2115. Of the 2115 cases, 1649 are active and 459 have been cured or discharged. Four people have died of the infection in the state so far.Assam has crossed the 1000-mark in 60 days. It reported the first case on March 31st, 2020. Both the last 2 days have reached 200 cases. <h2>Breaking down the numbers: Assam</h2><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td><td>CASES</td><td>INCREASE <a href="https://www.insidene.com/nagaland-inmates-of-quarantine-centre-extend-their-helping-hand/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also read: Nagaland: Inmates of quarantine centre extend their helping hand</a><h2>Assam and Northeast India</h2>Assam has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases followed by Tripura.<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>States</td><td>Cases</td><td>Discharged<h2>India COVID-19 cases so far</h2>India has crossed 2 lakh-mark in terms of corona positives on June 3rd. On June 5th, the country currently has 227000+ confirmed COVID-19 cases, 110960 active cases with 109461 cured and discharged. The total number of deaths is 6348.India registered a record jump of 8,909 novel coronavirus cases in a single day (June 3rd).<a href="https://www.insidene.com/tripura-community-transmission-fear-looms-despite-restrictions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also read: Tripura: Community transmission fear looms despite restrictions</a>Among the states, Maharashtra is the first state to cross 2 thousand deaths. It has recorded 77793 corona cases with 33681 cured, 2710 deaths, and 41402 active cases. The western state is followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Delhi has corona 25004 cases with 9898 cured, 650 deaths, and 14456 active cases. Tamil Nadu has 27256 positive cases with 14902 cured, 220 deaths 12134 active cases. Gujarat with 18584 COVID-19 cases, so far, has 12667 have been cured, 1155 deaths, and 4762 active cases.India now has 7th in most cases in the world and has surpassed Germany. So far, the USA has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in 1,924,051 cases.Global coronavirus cases have surpassed 6,702,699 cases, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally. It represents a new phase in the virus’ spread, which initially peaked in China in February before large-scale outbreaks followed in Europe and the United States.Readers like you make Inside Northeast’s work possible.To support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism, support us&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/subscription/">HERE</a>.Download:The Inside Northeast app&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en">HERE</a>&nbsp;for News, Views, and Reviews from Northeast India.Do&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/">keep following us</a>&nbsp;for news on-the-go. We deliver the Northeast.

Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 71 in Manipur

Assam: 200 cases in a single day, state tally rises to 2115

Assam has corded 92 new COVID-19 cases together on June 7th, 2020 taking the state’s total to 2656. Of the 92 confirmed cases, 39 are from Hojai, 24 from Dhubri, 10 from Nagaon, 7 from Golaghat, 6 from Majuli, 5 from Lakhimpur, and 1 from Dhemaji district.Informing this, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted:<figure class="wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/1269539359834796033">&nbsp;</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure>Of the total 2565 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1970 are active cases while 588 have been cured and discharged while four died due to the infection so far.Assam has crossed the 1000-mark in 60 days. It reported the first case on March 31st, 2020. Both the last 3 days have reached 200 cases.Also read: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-day-ends-with-230-cases-state-tally-extends-to-2473/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Assam: Day ends with 230 cases, state tally extends to 2473</a><h2>Breaking down the numbers: Assam</h2><figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td><td>CASES</td><td>INCREASE</td></tr><tr><td>(day on day)</td></tr><tr><td>22-May</td><td>49</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>23-May</td><td>67</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>24-May</td><td>46</td><td>-21</td></tr><tr><td>25-May</td><td>147</td><td>101</td></tr><tr><td>26-May</td><td>116</td><td>-31</td></tr><tr><td>27-May</td><td>92</td><td>-24</td></tr><tr><td>28-May</td><td>97</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>29-May</td><td>174</td><td>77</td></tr><tr><td>30-May</td><td>159</td><td>-15</td></tr><tr><td>31-May</td><td>190</td><td>-31</td></tr><tr><td>1-Jun</td><td>148</td><td>-42</td></tr><tr><td>2-Jun</td><td>76</td><td>-72</td></tr><tr><td>3-Jun</td><td>269</td><td>193</td></tr><tr><td>4-Jun</td><td>200</td><td>-69</td></tr><tr><td>5-Jun</td><td>128</td><td>-72</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6-Jun</td><td>230</td><td>102</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>Assam and Northeast India</h2>Assam has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases followed by Tripura. Assam has 2565 confirmed cases followed by 747 in Tripura.<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>States</td><td>Cases</td><td>Cured/ Discharged</td><td>Active cases</td><td>Death</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assam</td><td>2565</td><td>588</td><td>1970</td><td>4</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manipur</td><td>157</td><td>58</td><td>105</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mizoram</td><td>34</td><td>1</td><td>33</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tripura</td><td>747</td><td>173</td><td>574</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Meghalaya</td><td>33</td><td>13</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh</td><td>47</td><td>1</td><td>46</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sikkim</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nagaland</td><td>112</td><td>8</td><td>104</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Data based on Health &amp; Family Welfare<h2>India COVID-19 cases so far</h2>India has crossed 2 lakh-mark in terms of corona positives on June 3rd. On June 7th, the country currently has 2,46,628 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,20,406 active cases with 1,19,293 cured and discharged. The total number of deaths is 6929.Also read:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-hailakandi-sees-spike-in-covid-19-cases-total-rises-to-59/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Assam: Hailakandi sees spike in COVID-19 cases, total rises to 59</a>Among the states, Maharashtra is the first state to cross 2 thousand deaths. It has recorded 82968 corona cases with 37390 cured, 2969 deaths, and 42609 active cases. The western state is followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Delhi has corona 27654 cases with 10664 cured, 761 deaths, and 16229 active cases. Tamil Nadu has 30152 positive cases with 16395 cured, 251 deaths 13506 active cases. Gujarat with 19592 COVID-19 cases, so far, has 13316 have been cured, 1219 deaths, and 5057 active cases.Readers like you make Inside Northeast’s work possible.To support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism, support us&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/subscription/">HERE</a>.Download:The Inside Northeast app&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en">HERE</a>&nbsp;for News, Views, and Reviews from Northeast India.Do&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/">keep following us</a>&nbsp;for news on-the-go. We deliver the Northeast.

Assam detects 92 COVID-19 cases together, total nears 2600

At least 10 persons have been tested positive for the3 COVID-19 in Mizoram taking the state’s total to 34 on June 7th, 2020.Appealing the people to adhere to the social distancing, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweeted:<figure class="wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/ZoramthangaCM/status/1269445096568578048">&nbsp;</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure>Of the 33 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 33 are active and 1 has been cured and discharged so far. The state has reported no COVID-19 death yet.On June 4th, 2020, three persons have been tested positive for the COVID-19 in Mizoram taking the total to 17 while on June 2nd, 2020, Mizoram reported 12 COVID-19 over two months after the first case was reported. The cases were confirmed at the Zoram Medical College in the state.Also read:<a href="https://www.insidene.com/mizoram-loses-covid-19-free-status-again-12-returnees-test-positive/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mizoram loses ‘COVID-19 free’ status again, 12 returnees test positive</a>Of the 12 confirmed cases, 11 were from Kolasib quarantine centre, who were shifted immediately to the COVID-19 designated hospital – ZMC, while one was an inpatient of ZMC. 10 of them had returned from Delhi while two from Kolkata.On March 24th, 2020, Mizoram reported its first COVID-19 positive case after a pastor (50), who had returned from the Netherlands, was found infected with SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease. He was the second COVID-19 patient from the north-east, after a student (23) from Manipur, who had returned from the United Kingdom on the previous day, was found to have contracted the viral infection.As on June 7th, 2020, the state has conducted 1,991 tests and screening of 1,05,721 people. A total of 9,229 people have been quarantined at different quarantine centers and 8,674 have been home quarantined in Mizoram so far.Also read: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-cop-shoots-self-with-9mm-service-carbine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Assam: Cop shoots self with 9mm service carbine</a><h2>Mizoram and Northeast India</h2>Assam has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases followed by Tripura. Assam has 2473 confirmed cases followed by 747 in Tripura.<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>States</td><td>Cases</td><td>Cured/ Discharged</td><td>Active cases</td><td>Death</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assam</td><td>2473</td><td>588</td><td>1878</td><td>4</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manipur</td><td>157</td><td>58</td><td>105</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mizoram</td><td>34</td><td>1</td><td>33</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tripura</td><td>747</td><td>173</td><td>574</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Meghalaya</td><td>33</td><td>13</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh</td><td>47</td><td>1</td><td>46</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sikkim</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nagaland</td><td>112</td><td>8</td><td>104</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Data based on Health &amp; Family Welfare</figcaption></figure><h2>India COVID-19 cases so far</h2>India has crossed 2 lakh-mark in terms of corona positives on June 3rd. On June 7th, the country currently has 2,46,628 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,20,406 active cases with 1,19,293 cured and discharged. The total number of deaths is 6929.Among the states, Maharashtra is the first state to cross 2 thousand deaths. It has recorded 82968 corona cases with 37390 cured, 2969 deaths, and 42609 active cases. The western state is followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Delhi has corona 27654 cases with 10664 cured, 761 deaths, and 16229 active cases. Tamil Nadu has 30152 positive cases with 16395 cured, 251 deaths 13506 active cases. Gujarat with 19592 COVID-19 cases, so far, has 13316 have been cured, 1219 deaths, and 5057 active cases.Readers like you make Inside Northeast’s work possible.To support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism, support us&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/subscription/">HERE</a>.Download:The Inside Northeast app&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en">HERE</a>&nbsp;for News, Views, and Reviews from Northeast India.Do&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/">keep following us</a>&nbsp;for news on-the-go. We deliver the Northeast.

Mizoram detected 10 more COVID-19 cases, count climbs to 34

At least 12 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Hailakandi district in Assam in the last 48 hours, taking the tally to 59. Of 59 confirmed cases, one person succumbed to COVID-19 infection.Health authorities here said that seven persons namely Abdul Ahad (26), Abdul Hafiz Laskar (27), Ashokuddin Laskar (26), Zakir Hussain Laskar (30), and Sajjad Ahmed Choudhury (25), all with travel history to Maharashtra, Golap Hussain Mazumder (21), with travel history to West Bengal and Mantu Suklabaidya (31), with travel history to Tamil Nadu, under institutional quarantine tested positive on June 5th, 2020.On June 6th, 2020, three persons under institutional quarantine at JNV, Monacherra namely Fajol Ahmed Barbhuiya (25), Somir Sinha (47) and Joynal Hussain Sek (33) tested positive while two other persons Mangoli Rani Das, 53 and Jhintu Das, 30, under home quarantine at Bokriwar Part I turned out to be positive. They were all shifted to the isolation wards of SK Roy Civil Hospital.Also read: <a href="https://www.insidene.com/assam-day-ends-with-230-cases-state-tally-extends-to-2473/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Assam: Day ends with 230 cases, state tally extends to 2473</a>On June 4th, 2020, one Hafizur Rahman Barbhuiya (21) with travel history to Maharashtra turned out to be COVID-19 positive. He arrived here from Guwahati after spending seven days in quarantine there and was put under institutional quarantine at the Institute of Polytechnic, Katlicherra. His swab sample taken at Guwahati tested positive. "As the second swab result of the youth sent to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital is awaited, and as a precautionary measure he has been shifted to the isolation ward of SK Roy Civil Hospital," said a health official on condition of anonymity.With this new positive cases, 38 persons infected with the disease are admitted in the isolation wards of the district hospital designated as COVID-19 hospital. Nine infected persons are undergoing treatment at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital.With the discharge of eight persons from the SMC&amp;H, there are 50 active cases in the district that include one death.Of the total 2,022 swab samples taken, 1,526 tested negative while the results of 426 are awaited, as on Friday evening.Altogether 670 persons are under institutional quarantine centres while 546 under home quarantine. There are 18 facility quarantine centres with a total bed capacity of 1,167.<h2>Assam and Northeast India</h2>Assam has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases followed by Tripura. Assam has 2473 confirmed cases followed by 747 in Tripura.<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>States</td><td>Cases</td><td>Cured/ Discharged</td><td>Active cases</td><td>Death</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assam</td><td>2473</td><td>588</td><td>1878</td><td>4</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manipur</td><td>157</td><td>58</td><td>105</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mizoram</td><td>24</td><td>1</td><td>23</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tripura</td><td>747</td><td>173</td><td>574</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Meghalaya</td><td>33</td><td>13</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh</td><td>47</td><td>1</td><td>46</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sikkim</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nagaland</td><td>112</td><td>8</td><td>104</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Data based on Health &amp; Family Welfare</figcaption></figure>Also read: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.insidene.com/india-overtakes-spain-becomes-5th-worst-coronavirus-hit-nation/" target="_blank">India overtakes Spain, becomes 5th worst coronavirus-hit</a><h2>India COVID-19 cases so far</h2>India has crossed 2 lakh-mark in terms of corona positives on June 3rd. On June 7th, the country currently has 2,46,628 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,20,406 active cases with 1,19,293 cured and discharged. The total number of deaths is 6929.Among the states, Maharashtra is the first state to cross 2 thousand deaths. It has recorded 82968 corona cases with 37390 cured, 2969 deaths, and 42609 active cases. The western state is followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Delhi has corona 27654 cases with 10664 cured, 761 deaths, and 16229 active cases. Tamil Nadu has 30152 positive cases with 16395 cured, 251 deaths 13506 active cases. Gujarat with 19592 COVID-19 cases, so far, has 13316 have been cured, 1219 deaths, and 5057 active cases.Readers like you make Inside Northeast’s work possible.To support our brand of fearless and investigative journalism, support us&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/subscription/">HERE</a>.Download:The Inside Northeast app&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidenortheast.app&amp;hl=en">HERE</a>&nbsp;for News, Views, and Reviews from Northeast India.Do&nbsp;<a href="https://insidene.com/">keep following us</a>&nbsp;for news on-the-go. We deliver the Northeast.

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