Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Assam’s first COVID-19 patient Jamaluddin discharged from hospital

First Published: 6th May, 2020 19:53 IST

In a sign of relief, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that two more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospitals. Sarma took his official twitter

In a sign of relief, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that two more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospitals.

Sarma took his official twitter to share the news. In his tweet, he stated that he is glad that two more COVID-19 patients, Jalaluddin and Motiur Tarapdar have been discharged. With this, the total number of COVID-19 active cases has come down to 9 in Assam.

Patients Jalaluddin and Motiur Tarapdar were released from Silchar Medical College & Hospital and Mahendra Mohan Chaudhary Hospital in Guwahati, respectively, after testing negative for coronavirus thrice, informed state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Glad to share that two more #COVID19 patients, Jalaluddin (1st patient) & Motiur Tarapdar, have been discharged from SMCH & MMCH respectively, after three consecutive negative tests. Now the number of active cases in Assam is 9, with total 44 positive cases so far.

Assam’s first Coronavirus patient, 52-year-old Jamaluddin from Badarpur area of Karimganj district was being treated at SMCH. Jamaluddin was a returnee of Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi. He tested positive for COVID-19 at SMCH on March 31.

On Tuesday two new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Assam. The first case was reported from Goalpara which is already a containment zone. The second case was reported from Kokrajhar who had a travel history to Cooch Behar in West Bengal.

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
The North East Sanstha celebrates Lachit Divas in Delhi

"The new generation should become familiar with the timeless legacy of Mahavir Lachit," said Shankar Das Kalita.

24th November 2024
Banner
Assam to Host Advantage 2.0 Summit in February 2025

CM informed that the state delegations will promote the event overseas, and a 'Jhumur' dance performance will highlight Assam's cultural heritage.

24th November 2024
Banner
Guwahati Police Busts Gang of Robbers, Arrests 7

The arrested persons are Sadek Ali, Akbar Ali, Lokman Ali, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Saidul Rahman, hailing from Darrang district, and Joynal Abdin hailing from Barpeta district.

24th November 2024
Banner
Who is Itisha from Assam whom PM Modi Lauded in Mann Ki Baat?

Itisha, who left behind a successful corporate career, dedicated herself to cleaning Arunachal Pradesh's picturesque Sangti Valley.

24th November 2024
Banner
Asom Gana Parishad lauds PM Modi’s leadership as BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maha polls

The BJP saw a fabulous strike rate with the party winning 133 of the 148 seats it contested in Maharashtra.

24th November 2024