Guwahati: Former Rajya Sabha MP Ramen Deka has tested positive for COVID-19. He is being treated at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at the moment.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19 and whoever has come in contact with me in the last few days should get themselves tested,” he said.
Additionally, he urged the populace to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines in light of the widespread recurrence of the ailment.
Meanwhile, Assam on Wednesday (July 6) registered 196 fresh Covid-19. With this, the total number of active cases in the state has increased to 956.
The percentage of positive responses was 11.15.
According to data released by the state National Health Mission, 50 patients who recovered from the infection were discharged in the past 24 hours. But there have been no reported fatalities.
Meanwhile, the new cases were detected out of 1,758 tests that were conducted in the last 24 hours. The highest cases were reported from Kamrup Metro (74), Kamrup Rural (30), Dibrugarh (20) and Darrang (15).
Assam’s overall Covid-19 case count now stands at 7,25,677 with a total recovery of 7,16,733. On the other side, the recovery rate was 98.77%.