After a gap of nearly three years, Silchar Medical College has reported a fresh COVID-19 case. A student from the Microbiology Department tested positive on Wednesday, June 11.
The student, though asymptomatic, has been placed under isolation and is receiving treatment as per standard COVID protocols. In response, the hospital has prepared 20 isolation beds and 4 ICU units as a precautionary step.
Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, Principal of Silchar Medical College, urged the public not to panic but to remain cautious and follow all COVID safety guidelines. He also mentioned that the patient’s sample would be sent for genome sequencing to detect any potential variant of the virus.
In Assam a total 13 Covid-19 Active cases are there.
As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India Reports 7154 Covid-19 Active cases. Kerala is among the most affected state, where 2165 active cases are there. After that Gujrat where 1281 active cases are there.
