Nagaland's COVID-19 tally rises to 578

Guwahati, July 5 : Nagaland reported 15 fresh cases of COVID-19 today, taking the state tally to 578.

Among the new cases, 12 are in Dimapur and and one each is reported from Zunheboto, Mokokchung and Kohima respectively, State Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said.

"Out of 154 samples tested, 15 fresh positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed," Phom tweeted.

Presently, the state's COVID-19 tally stands at 578, out of which 350 are active cases and 228 persons have recovered from the disease. There have been no fatalities in the state due to coronavirus so far.