GUWAHATI: With a remarkable rate, Assam has crossed the 7 lakh-mark in terms of COVID-19 tests on Thursday. Assam health minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in a tweet that the number of tests till Thursday reached 723,287.
On Thursday alone, 19,913 tests were conducted in the state.
“In last 24hrs, we carried out 19,913 tests, with cumulative numbers reaching 723,287,” health minister Sarma mentioned in a tweet.
Testing forms the backbone of a robust strategy to deal with #COVID19. With tireless efforts of hundreds of healthcare professionals we’ve now crossed 7 lakh testing figures, a commendable feat. In last 24hrs, we carried out 19,913 tests, with cumulative numbers reaching 723,287. pic.twitter.com/ZGnaGhDhRf
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 23, 2020
Assam has so far reported total 28791 COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, 1047 fresh case were recorded in the state. Currently, there are 8019 active cases with 20699 recoveries.
