- IMPHAL — Manipur
reported three new COVID-19 positive cases on Friday, bringing the total number
of active cases in the state to five. This comes just three days after the
first case of the current wave was detected.
- According to the latest update from the Integrated Disease
Surveillance Project (IDSP) under the state health department, the active cases
include three from Imphal West, one from Imphal East, and one from Bishnupur
district. Of the five patients, four are currently under home isolation. No new
discharges or hospital referrals were reported in the past 24 hours.
- Health authorities have tested 36 individuals since June 1,
2025, as part of surveillance and early detection measures.
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- The state government has urged the public to remain calm
while continuing to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour such as masking, hand
hygiene, and social distancing. Officials stated that these precautionary steps
are intended to ensure public safety and preparedness in case of a further rise
in cases.
- On Thursday, the
Manipur government reconstituted and designated 19 specialised committees to
enhance the state’s COVID-19 control measures. Issued through a memorandum
dated June 12, the order supersedes all previous notifications. Each committee
is headed by a designated team leader and includes members from various
departments to address responsibilities ranging from hospital readiness to
communication and logistics.
- Manipur first reported a COVID-19 case on March 24, 2020,
and recorded its first fatality on July 29 the same year. The state had previously
achieved a brief COVID-free status in mid-May 2022, with no active cases at the
time.
