Guwahati: Assam recorded two more coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, taking the COVID-19 related fatality in the state to 14, informed health minister Himanata Biswa Sarma.
The deceased persons have been identified as Prabhudayal Bidawatka (78) and Subhash Kalita (56); both with comorbidity had succumbed to COVID-19.
Offering condolence to the aggrieved families, Sarma tweeted, “With heavy heart, I share this with you all ~ We’ve lost two precious lives to the pandemic.
Late Prabhudayal Vidawatka (78) & Late Subhash Kalita (56), with comorbidities succumbed to #COVID19.
My prayers and condolences are with Vidawatka and Kalita families.”
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With heavy heart, I share this with you all ~ We’ve lost two precious lives to the pandemic.
Late Prabhudayal Vidawatka (78) & Late Subhash Kalita (56), with comorbidities succumbed to #COVID19.
My prayers and condolences are with Vidawatka and Kalita families.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2020
As per the latest updates, Assam has so far reported 8,955 cases, of which 3,107 are active, 5,831 have been discharged, 14 deaths and 3 migrated to other states.
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