<span style="color: #222222;">Nagaland has reported three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 with two persons in Dimapur and one in Kohima.<br />'' <br />'' The cases were detected from among the returnees from Chennai. The test report was received this morning which was conducted at the BLS-3 laboratory in Naga Hospital Authority Kohima.<br />'' <br />'' This was informed by Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Mr. Menukhol John during a press briefing held at Kohima today.<br />'' <br />'' He said two of them are of symptomatic and one is asymptomatic. He said active contact tracing and surveillance activities are in progress to contain the spread of the virus.<br />'' <br />'' Chief Secretary Mr. Temjen Toy has urged upon all citizens to cooperate and refrain from social stigmatization. He said adequate care and counseling are being given to those who are tested positive. The Chief Secretary appealed all citizens that this is the time to show solidarity and determination to fight this pandemic.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mr. S. Pangnyu Phom in a tweet stated that the condition of the patients are stable and are undergoing treatment at District Hospital Dimapur and Chedema in Kohima respectively.</span>&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | May 25, 2020 1:46 PM
Nagaland reports three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19