158 positive cases detected from 2173 tests
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 14 2021:
In continuation of the aggressive mass testing being organised by district administration of Imphal West, test on RAT were conducted on 2173 persons at 19 places of the district on Monday, out of which 158 were found to be positive for Covid-19 infection.
According to reports of the district administration, Monday's mass testing detected one positive case at Iram Siphai Mayai Leikai, three at Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai, 22 at Lairenjam Sabal, nine each at Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai and Kalibari, eight at Patsoi Part II, five each at Hiyangthang, Sangaiprou and Kameng, 10 each at Taothong and Langol Ningthou, seven at Uripok, two at Heirangoithong Keithel, 49 at Loitang Khunou Mayai Leikai and 13 positive cases at PHC Mayang Imphal.
No positive cases were found at Langthabal Khoupum, Airport, TG Higher Secondary School and Moirang Leirak.
Meanwhile, DC Imphal West Th Kirankumar has notified that mass testing will be held on Tuesday at Iram Siphai Mayai Leikai; Thiyam Leishangkhong; Lairenjam Sabal Maning; Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai Laiharaopham; Khumbong Awang community hall; Patsoi Part 1 Youth Welfare Club Building; Yengkhom Leirak; Phayeng High School; Luker Maning Leikai Club Building; Awangkhunou Mayai Leikai; Wahengbam Leikai Lairembi community hall; Chingamakha community hall and Uripok Epathoukok community hall.
As part of the effort to contain Covid-19 pandemic, Social Worker Club (SWC) Covid Task Force, Heirangoithong also conducted its second mass testing programme on Monday, during which two positive cases were detected from among 179 persons tested.
In a release, SWC Covid Task Force informed that the mass testing programme was organised with preference given to shopkeepers/ vendors, drivers and people in containment zones.