IT News
Imphal, July 31:
The number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in the state of Manipur today reached 5 with one more patient who have been undergoing treatment at COVID Care Center JNIMS succumbed early today morning.
The first fatal case of COVID-19 occurred on early morning of July 29 and since then the number keeps rising, reaching 5 in three days.
According to report, the 5th COVID-19 victim died at around 4.30 am today. He has been undergoing treatment at COVID Care Center JNIMS since last Wednesday after he was tested positive in a private clinic. The deceased has been identified as MD. Sajad Ahamad from Lilong in Thoubal district.
So far all those who died of COVID-19 are all male. The first COVID-19 victim who died reportedly contracted the virus inside RIMS where he has been undergoing treatment. Health department statement said that among the 3 who died yesterday are due to co-morbid health conditions and COVID -19.
Until yesterday the total number of positive COVID-19 cases was 2505 and among these 1672 have been reported recovered leaving the number of active COVID case to 829. The number is expected to rise today.
