476 Covid cases registered on Tuesday

ITANAGAR, 20 Jul: The state registered 476 cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, of whom 220 are symptomatic.

The Itanagar capital region (ICR) reported the highest 131 cases, followed by 40 cases in West Kameng and 38 cases in Tawang.

With 26 percent, Kurung Kumey reported the highest positivity rate in the state. The ICR reported a positivity rate of 14 percent.

A total of 404 patients in various health facilities across the state were declared recovered or discharged on Tuesday.

Currently, the DCH in Chimpu has a total of 51 patients, while the DCH in Pasighat has 11 patients. The SQF in Lekhi has 41 occupants.

The ICR currently has 16 containment zones, followed by eight zones in Lower Subansiri and six zones each in Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley – the same as Monday (see full bulletin)