<span style="color: #222222;">In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the total number of active cases of  COVID-19 has dropped down to 120. More than 83% of active cases are in South Andaman district. There are 4689 positive cases reported so far out of which 4508 patients have recovered.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> <br />''As a result, the recovery rate has improved to 96.1 per cent which is one of the highest in India. The test positivity rate is 3.76 per cent. Meanwhile 61 people lost their lives till date. The death rate is 1.3per cent.  7 new cases were reported while 17 recovered yesterday. The administration has been maintaining a strict vigil on testing. All the incoming passengers are being tested using the Corona Rapid Antigen Test unlike other airport arrivals in India. Inter island testing is also being conducted.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the flights services to Port Blair have been increased. Now, 5 or more flights are available between mainland and Port Blair on a daily basis. Direct flights to Port Blair from Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad Kolkata and Delhi are now available. Tourist activities have resumed in South Andaman. However, North and Middle Andaman, Little Andaman and Nicobar are not open for tourists. The water sports activities like Scuba diving, Sea Walk etc. have also re-opened this month.</span><br />''  <br />