The positivity rate on Monday declined to 8.04% with testing almost double compared to Sunday. On Sunday, the positivity rate was 9.13% compared to 8.84% Saturday (Picture used for representational purpose only)
GUWAHATI: Assam on Monday recorded 77 Covid-related deaths — the state’s highest number of single-day fatalities since the pandemic broke out last year. At the same time, the state registered 5,803 new cases, the highest so far, after carrying out 72,197 tests.
The Assam health department is closely monitoring the new cases detected in the last 24 hours as they may soon come to a conclusion on Covid-19 scenario reaching the peak of the second wave. The positivity rate on Monday declined to 8.04% with testing almost double compared to Sunday. On Sunday, the positivity rate was 9.13% compared to 8.84% Saturday.