One more tested COVID-19 positive in Assam; Total 59

Another positive case of COVID-19 has been reported inAssam last night.

Taking to Twitter, Assam Health Minsiter Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday midnight wrote, "One student of Regional Dental College, Kamrup Metro has tested COVID-19 positive."

Alert ~ One student of Regional Dental College, Kamrup Metro has tested #COVID19 positive.

↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam 59
↗️Active cases 24
↗️Discharged 34

Update at 11.55 pm / May 8#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 8, 2020

The patient has been identified as Dr. Deepa Deka.

With the new case, the total number of COVID-19 patients in Assam increased to 59.