Assam on Friday witnessed the death of 8 more COVID-19 patients, taking the overall tally to 286.
The deceased have been identified as Sabina Yasmin (38) of Sivasagar, Subarna Kr Gogoi (63) of Dibrugarh, Durgadhar Das (59) of Tinsukia, Harbinder Singh (49) of Kamrup (Metro), Dipanjoli Kakati (67), Aman Paul (70) of Golaghat, Mamoni Boruah (45) of Dibrugarh, and Manik Das (80) of Kamrup (rural).
The news about the new COVID-19 deaths in the state was flashed by state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Demise of 8 #COVID patients-Late Sabina Yasmin (38),S'sagar; Late Subarna Kr Gogoi (63),D'garh; Late Durgadhar Das (59),T'sukia; Late Harbinder Singh (49),K'rup M; Late Dipanjoli Kakati (67), Late Aman Paul (70),G'ghat, Late Mamoni Boruah (45), D'garh; Late Manik Das (80),K'rup R
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 28, 2020