The Border Security Force (BSF) has reported 21 new cases of Covid-19 infection in its ranks in the last 24 hours. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reported six new cases during the period.
The BSF has a tally of 120 active cases whereas 286 infected personnel have recovered and discharged from hospitals.
As many has 406 persons have been infected due to the coronavirus in the BSF (120 active plus 286 recoveries) which was the highest number among the Central paramilitary forces.
All of the infected BSF men are under treatment at designated Covid- 19 healthcare hospitals, a BSF spokesperson said.
Nine personnel (Kolkata: 5, Tripura: 4) recovered from the infection during the last 24 hours. They have been put under quarantine as per the protocol.
With six new cases, the CRPF has total count of 129 infected persons.
As many as 219 infected personnel have recovered from the pandemic and two others succumbed to the disease.
A total of 350 persons had contracted the disease included those who have recovered or died.
The positive cases in the CRPF were detected from Guwahati and they have been admitted in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).