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Assam on Saturday saw a dip in the COVID-19 cases with a total of 5580 new cases.

The state reported a total of 5580 cases out of 45900 tests.

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Among the total cases in the state, 1171 were reported from Kamrup Metro with a positivity rate of 12.16 per cent.

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As per the health department, 13 new COVID-19 related deaths were also reported.

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On January 19, the state had reported an alarming 8339 cases of the COVID-19 in Assam which was the highest ever number reported in the state.

With these cases being reported, people in the state were worried if there would be a critical scenario again just like the first and second waves.

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However, as of now, the cases seem to dip as the government has started to issue new guidelines to contain the virus.