Tripura's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,186 with 27 new cases

A total of 657 people have recovered, reducing the number of active cases in the state to 529, they said. "Out of 1,279 samples tested for COVID-19, 27 people found positive. Tripura has been witnessing a rise in the number coronavirus cases days after it was declared free from the disease in late April. Stay Home Stay Safe," the chief minister had tweeted on April 23.

Tripura reported 27 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the state's tally to 1,186, officials said on Saturday. A total of 657 people have recovered, reducing the number of active cases in the state to 529, they said.

"Out of 1,279 samples tested for COVID-19, 27 people found positive. The count includes South Dist: 19, Gomati Dist: 3, West Dist: 3, Unokoti Dist: 2," Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted. Tripura has been witnessing a rise in the number coronavirus cases days after it was declared free from the disease in late April. "... Our State has become Corona free. I request everyone to maintain Social distancing and follow Government guidelines. Stay Home Stay Safe," the chief minister had tweeted on April 23.