Assam crosses 8-lakh mark in COVID-19 tests

Guwahati: In a major achievement in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Assam has completed more than 8 lakh tests on Tuesday, July 28. As of Tuesday, a total of 8,02,674 tests has been conducted in the state.

Sharing the news on Twitter, Assam finance and health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "My best appreciation for the hard work by Health Dept teams who continue their mission of tracking and tracing those who may be infected by the coronavirus. Today on July 28, our test figures crossed 8 lakh-8,02,674 to be precise. Well done. Request all to come forward to test." He also shared the lab-wise split-up of the number of Covid-19 testing."

Meanwhile, a total of 8,025 people are undergoing treatment for Covid-19, 25,402 people recovered and 86 people died in the state as on Tuesday.

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