Kohima (Nagaland) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): A total of 61 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Nagaland on Monday.

State Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said that necessary steps have been taken for contact tracing and all primary contacts are under self-isolation.

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"Update! 61 new +ve cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed out of 577 samples tested. 34 in Dimapur, 24 in Kohima, 2 in Zunheboto & 1 in Mokokchung. Necessary contact tracing have been activated and all primary contacts are under self-isolation. Wear Mask, Stay Safe!" Phom said in a tweet.

As many as 57,982 COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday across the country, taking India's total coronavirus cases to 26,47,664. (ANI)

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