AGARTALA, May 3 (TIWN): In a breaking news, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb via twitter alerted State as 12 more fresh cases were reported in Tripura as COVID19 positive, triggering public caution allover the State. All the 12 persons are BSF Jawans under 138th Bn at Ambassa (Dhalai District) where on May 1st, two positive cases were reported. As soon as the two persons were taken to GB hospital, Health Dept brought 68 persons in quarantine on yesterday and more are under process. After taking into quarantine and sample testing, total 12 persons tested positive today. In a tweet, CM Biplab Deb said, "12 persons from 138th VSF unit Ambassa found COVID19 positive. Total COVID19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 16 (2 already discharged, so active cases : 14)". CM urged public for not to panic, saying, "Don't panic, follow the Gov't guidelines. We are working vigilantly for your safety". The first two patients who were in Dhalai District hospital from 26th April to 1st May were tested positive after bringing in GB hospital. One of them was attendant of the BSF officer, who was said as the main carrier of the virus, came to Tripura on 11th March from Assam, but the primary source of the virus goes clueless yet as he was in Tripura from March 11.

Tripura's first COVID19 patient was tested on April 6 and then April 10 with same travel history via Tripura Sundari Train.

Soon after both recovered, Tripura was announced COVID-Free but from May 1st to May 3rd, the numbers of positive cases have hugely increased. Right now, total active cases are 14.