AGARTALA, May 5 (TIWN): Whereas total 13 fresh active cases were reported out of 102 samples collected on yesterday, but in a relief for now, no positive case was reported in the Gandacherra base, where the first BSF patient travelled just before he was hospitalized. Chief Minister Biplab Deb also has informed that out of 76 medical staffs, total 60 are already tested negative, which is a positive sign. The Chief Minister has urged people not to panic and just to follow the guidelines. All the 13 persons are either BSF Jawans or their family members and among them two are kids. All were residing 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 suspected COVID-Positive persons in quarantine immediately. After taking into quarantine and sample testing, total 12 persons tested positive on yesterday and today more 13. In a tweet, CM Biplab Deb said, "Government has already arranged proper medical facilities for all the COVID-19 positive patients. Team of specialised doctors is taking proper care of the patients. There is no report of any positive case among the local people of Ambassa. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the patients. Don't panic, follow the Government guidelines. Stay Home and be safe. We are working vigilantly for your safety". This is the first time that children in this state are infected by COVID19. Chief Minister has asked the state not to panic as Health Dept has taken full measures for the patients treatments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mRfwDqafLA&feature=youtu.be Click TIWN YouTube Link, 13 more COVID-19 positive in Tripura, Total Cases-27. All are from BSF 138 unit in Ambassa

Earlier on May 1st, two patients were tested positive in Tripura's 138 unit of BSF at Ambassa and then quarantine and sample testing process started. During the process on yesterday 12 persons and today 13 persons were tested positive. Tripura had total 29 cases and 2 recovered long back. Now 27 active cases are in state and all are from BSF 138 Bn. Patients have been brought to the GB hospital.

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 4th, the numbers of positive cases have hugely increased. Right now, total active cases are 27.