Guwahati: Assam on Monday recorded 6394 new COVID-19 cases out of the total 91,481 tests done in the State. The positivity rate for the day was 6.99 percent. Out of the new cases, 11oo cases are from the Kamrup Metropolitan district.
On the other hand, 92 persons succumbed to the infection on Sunday.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma took to his Twitter and wrote, “Summary of 17/5/2021 Today’s Total 6394 Overall Positivity Percentage (6394 cases out of 91481 test done = 6.99%) Kamrup(M) 1100 Death 92 Recovery Rate 85.73%”
Summary of 17/5/2021
Today’s Total 6394
Overall Positivity Percentage (6394 cases out of 91481 test done = 6.99%)
Kamrup(M) 1100
Death 92
Recovery Rate 85.73%
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 17, 2021