The Health and Family Welfare Department of Nagaland has confirmed the detection of a COVID-19 positive case in Dimapur, marking the first reported case in the state this year.

Director (HOD) of the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima, Mereninla Senlem, informed that the patient is mildly symptomatic and is currently under home isolation. Health officials are monitoring the case closely.

According to the department, the currently circulating variants of COVID-19 are mild, with symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat that generally subside without complications.

The health department has urged the public not to panic and to continue adhering to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, including maintaining hygiene and following safety protocols.