34 new COVID-19 cases in Nagaland, tally rises to 535

Kohima, Jul 2 () Nagaland reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, taking the northeast state's tally to 535 on Thursday, officials said.

Of the total 535 cases, 338 are active while 197 have recovered, they said.

A total of 34 people were found positive of the 226 samples tested on Thursday, said Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom.

Among the new cases, 32 are from Peren Quarantine Centre and one each from Kohima and Dimapur quarantine Centres, he said.

Health officials said that 15 COVID-19 patients - 12 in Kohima, two in Dimapur and one in Peren - tested negative for the virus, taking the total number of recovered patients 197.

Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Nagaland T R Zeliang has sought the attention of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Peren district.

In a letter to Rio, the leader of opposition said that Peren district, which has 146 active cases, has become the worst-hit district in the state.

A large number of COVID-19 cases were detected in Peren district after 96 returnees from Haryana, were sent to their respective villages without completion of 14 days quarantine or COVID test, Zeliang said.

He requested the chief minister for immediate necessary measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus in Peren district. NBS RG KJ