The number of positive cases has suddenly risen in the Lakhimpur district. The last 12 hours have seen 20 new positive cases.
Deputy Controller of Civil Defence, DC Office of Lakhimpur Nabajyoti Goswami has also tested positive for the virus today.
The K.B. Road area of the North Lakhimpur Town especially has posted many such positive cases. Around 20 cases were detected from the area recently.
The tally of total cases has soared to 342 in the Lakhimpur district. 171 patients have so far been discharged after getting cured.
The active tally stands at 171.