AGARTALA, April 29 (TIWN): After 124 COVID cases were reported in Tripura, today in an alarming rate, the positivity rate has gone up to 0.50% with 166 cases fresh reported today.

Addressing media, Dr. Deep Debbarma, Nodal Officer said that yesterday the positivity rate was 2.70% and today it is 3.27% which means 0.50% rise in positivity rate.

"This is really a matter of concern as the positivity rates are increasing everyday but in compare to yesterday, today's rate is much higher. It is alarming as in last 1 week it is the highest spike in week and if seen as per digit, it will be highest in 2021", said Dr. Deep Debbarma.

Today Principal Secretary held meeting with Officials of the administration including police. The meeting was held virtually. 

Today, 50 patients have been recovered. Active Cases' number today 1020.

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