Nagaland continues to witness downtrend in daily Covid-19 cases with the State recording 40 positive cases on Monday.  

While no death was reported due to the virus during the day, 81 positive people recovered in different districts. 

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The Health and Family Welfare Department said 15 people tested positive in Dimapur, Kohima 3, Mokokchung 14, Mon 2, Peren 3, Phek 1 and Wokha 2. 

Of the 81 recoveries, Dimapur registered 36, Kohima 8, Mokokchung 19, Mon 1, Peren 2, Phek 8, Tuensang 2, Wokha 1 and Zunheboto 4. 

Meanwhile, Mon deputy commissioner Thavaseelan K said there will be a special vaccination drive for shopkeepers, individual traders, vegetable vendors, barbers and saloon personnel of Mon town on at Don Bosco School Mon from 10 am onwards on Tuesday. 

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In another notification, Thavaseelan said any Covid-19 positive patient who does not have sufficient facilities at home will be required to stay at a government Covid care centre in the district in order to reduce the risk of transmission to other members of the family.  

He issued the order following reports of some Covid-19 patients not maintaining home Isolation guidelines as notified by the government.