The commercial hub of Nagaland, Dimapur, continues to top in the infection tally as another 145 new positive cases were recorded on Friday, followed by Kohima with 11 cases, two from Tuensang, and one from Phek.
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
After witnessing a drop in Covid-19 cases for the past months, Nagaland is now witnessing a steady surge in COVID-19 cases with the state on Friday recording 159 new cases.
This is the second highest single day spike for the week after a massive 199 cases were reported on January 12.
The commercial hub of Nagaland, Dimapur, continues to top in the infection tally as another 145 new positive cases were recorded on Friday, followed by Kohima with 11 cases, two from Tuensang, and one from Phek.
On the other hand, 23 infected persons from Dimapur have registered its recoveries and 1 from Kohima. While the number of fatalities due to COVID-19 remained at 687 for the last 8 days.
There are 32,775 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state and 30,480 recovered cases.
Meanwhile, in the State capital Kohima, the Kohima District Task Force (KDTF) on COVID-19 comprising district administration, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and Police personnel conducted an enforcement drive on Covid-19 protocols within Kohima town on Friday.
According to an official bulletin, the drive led by Magistrate in charge, was carried out in different locations of the town by four teams.
During the drive, a total number of 173 Challan were issued to the defaulters and were imposed a fine of Rs 200.
In order to create awareness on the importance of wearing face mask in public places, work places and during transport, the team also distributed face mask to the individual found without the mask.