17 people in Cachar have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday including an MBBS student of Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), 3 BSF personnel, and a CRPF jawan. The others are from different parts of the district.

Out of the 17 who tested positive, five do not have any travel history.

A total of 497 people have been infected with the virus in the district.