Amid the huge flood and JE disease, Assam reported 706 COVID-19 cases so far. The highest number of new cases was registered in Dhubri , followed by Dibrugarh , Goalpara and Kamrup (Rural) with infections.
• Dhubri (66),
• Dibrugarh (62),
• Goalpara (59),
• Kamrup ,Rural (54)
Earlier it was reported that on Wednesday the state registered 434 COVID-19 cases, which is counted highest in over five months, sources said.
According to the National Health Mission (NHM) data, Assam witnessed 706 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 7,29,322, while the death toll mounted to 6,646 with one more fatality. The NHM also include 4,70,72,044 doses of vaccines have been administered in the state till date.
Assam has tested a total of 2,84,33,365 samples for COVID-19, official said.
Some Suggestion made by WHO for COVID-19 Precaution
The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. Outbreaks have been reported in places where people have gather, often in crowded indoor settings and where they talk loudly, shout, breathe heavily or sing such as restaurants, choir practices, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices and places of worship.
To make your environment as safe as possible:
• Avoid the spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.
• Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in.
• If you can’t avoid crowded or indoor settings, take these precautions.
• Open a window to increase the amount of natural ventilation when indoors
• Wear a mask
