The number of COVID-19 active cases in Manipur rose to 91 on Friday as 12 more persons, including two air passengers, tested positive for the viral infection in a span of 24 hours, the state health department said.  

The new positive cases included seven from Imphal West, three from Bishnupur, and one each from Imphal East, and Senapati, a release issued by the COVID-19 Common Control Room stated.

With the new positive cases, the state's COVID-19 caseload also surged to 29,475, including 29,009 recovered cases and 375 deaths, according to the release.

The release further asked air passengers who travelled to the state on April 8, by Indigo Flight 6E-2615 seated in rows 1-13 to inform the Common COVID Control Room at 18003453818 or District Surveillance Officers (DSOs) immediately.

COVID-19 vaccination Update:

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries in Manipur has risen to 91,272 as 722 more people have been administered the vaccine. The total number of vaccinated healthcare workers in the state is 31,904, the state health department said.