In Assam, 70 new positive cases have been reported today which is highest single day spike in the state. However, most of them have already been put in the Sarusajai quarantine centre in Guwahati. <br />''<br />''With this, the  number of active cases have gone up to 258 in the state. <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited Jonai in Dhemaji district to take stock of the COVID-19 preparedness. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Chief Minister issued instructions to the district administration to take preparatory measures for the forthcoming floods. Mr Sonowal asked them to be ready for facing all challenges in the fight against COVID-19 during the time of floods.</span><br />