Dibrugarh, Jan 18: The upper Assam ‘Tea city’ Dibrugarh has seen a rapid surge in Covid positive cases in last ten days.
According to reports, many medical staffs in Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) have been infected with Covid.
Dr Nabojyoti Gogoi, Nodal Officer, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme said, “The Covid-19 positive situation is not good in Dibrugarh. In last three days, many people were infected with Covid. This time, the rate of infection is higher compared to last two years. The people should wear mask whenever they go outside and avoid crowded places.”
Meanwhile, the Dibrugarh district admniststion has issued several guidelines for curbing Covid-19. Many schools and colleges in Dibrugarh have been declared containment zones after the students and teachers were found Civid-19 positive.
AMCH principal Sanjeeb Kakati said, “Over 100 cases of Covid-19 positive patients were admitted at AMCH and among them five are in serious condition. Most of the patients are from Gyonocology department. At least 40 pregnant women are Covid-19 positive. Most of our medical staff are also Covid-19 positive. We are working with a limited staff.”
On Monday, 501 Covid-19 positive cases were registered in Dibrugarh district.
