Imphal: In the last 24 hours leading up to 5 pm of Friday one person a 74-year-old male resident expired at RIMS. The death toll in Manipur due to the Covid-19 pandemic now stands at 371. During the same period, 15 persons ( 9 males, 6 females) from the general population tested positive, as per an official release from the Covid-19 Common Control Room.
The 15 persons who tested positive include 4 each from Imphal West and Imphal East, 2 from Bishnupur and 1 each from Thoubal, Kakching, Tengoupal, Chandel and Tamenglong.
Meanwhile, 25 persons were discharged from Home Isolation and various CCCs of the state. 21 of those discharged are from Home Isolation, 2 from LANVA and 1 each from SHIR and DH Chandel.
The cumulative number of positive cases is 29,037 (General Population — 25,614 and Central Security Personnel — 3,423). The cumulative number of recovered cases is 28,524 (General Population — 25,114 and Central Security Personnel — 3,410). The number of active cases is 141 (general population 133 and CAPF 9). The recovery rate is 98.23 %, the release added.
Anyone needing help or information regarding Covid-19 can contact Covid Common Control Room Number-1800-345-3818 and Home Isolation Helpline Number- 0385-2414009 (State Head Quarter) and — 8415944151 (Thoubal), which are open 24X7. One can also access online teleconsultation by government doctors from home (10 a.m to 3 p.m everyday except on Sunday) by downloading eSanjeevani0PD app at Google Play store or go to website www.esanieevaniopd.in. For consultation on mental wellbeing, dial – 104 Manipur mental helpline from 9 am to 9 pm, the release added.
