Amid the nationwide lockdown, Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb said that people belonging to a contingent of Border Security Force in Dhalai district were found infected with the Novel Coronavirus on Wednesday. The number of infected in Tripura has increased to 64.
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After the arrival of 22 people of 138th Battalion positive in Ambassa, the total active cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased to 62 in the state. Deb tweeted on Wednesday night, 'Alert! 138-BN BSF 22 people (18 men, 1 woman, 3 children) have been found infected with COVID19. Deb said, 'Total # COVID19 positive cases in Tripura are 64 (2 already discharged, so many active cases: 62), don't panic, the government is acting cautiously.'
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Two BSF personnel of 138 Battalion Headquarters at Ambassa in Dhalai District tested positive on 2 May. The next day, 12 more BSF personnel tested positive. On May 4, 13 more tested positive and on May 5, another 13 BSF personnel tested positive for COVID-19. All COVID-19 positive persons are BSF personnel or their family members.
