After a resident doctorat the Regional Dental College Hostel (RDCH) had tested positive for Covid-19,authorities had collected samples of all staff members.

Assam Health MinisterHimanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that all of the samples from the dentalcollege have returned negative.

"This is relief. After ares doctor was tested #COVID19 +, samples of 71 residents of Regional DentalCollege Hostel were taken and all are negative. Dr Sangeeta Nath & DrTribisha Kalita of Dental College, working with Dr Dipa Deka in triage sec ofscreening area also negative" the Health Minister said.