Twelve BSF jawans test coronavirus positive in Tripura

Last week, two jawans of the border-guarding force had tested positive.

Thermal screening of BSF personnel being conducted (File Photo | PTI)

GUWAHATI: Twelve Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday which took the state’s total number of such cases to 16.

“12 persons from 138 battalion BSF unit in Ambassa found COVID-19 positive. Total COVID-19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 16 (two already discharged, so active cases: 14). Don’t panic, follow the Gov’t guidelines. We are working vigilantly for your safety,” Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted.

Alert!

12 persons from 138th #BSF unit Ambassa found #COVID19 positive.

Total #COVID19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 16 (2 already discharged, so active cases : 14)

Don't panic, follow the Gov't guidelines. We are working vigilantly for your safety.#TripuraCOVID19Count

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) May 3, 2020

Last week, two jawans of the border-guarding force had tested positive. A woman and a jawan of Tripura State Rifles were the state’s first two cases. Following their recovery, the CM had declared the state as COVID-19 free.

So far, the Northeast recorded 75 cases. While two persons died, one each in Assam and Meghalaya, 48 patients recovered.