One more tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total 42

Another positive case of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has been reported from Assam, this time from Karimganj district.

This latest patient is also said to have close contact with a positive patient (Markaz linkage). The total number of Covid patients in Assam now stands at 42.

Alert ~ One person from Karimganj, secondary contact of a #NizamuddinMarkaz attendee, has tested positive for #COVID19.

Total #COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 42. (29 are discharged, 1 death, so active hospital cases 12.)

Update at 9.20 pm / April 30#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 30, 2020