GUWAHATI: All personnel of Assam Police who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus have recovered, making the state police COVID-19 free, officials said on December 19.
"We are happy to share that Assam police is Covid free since the first person tested positive on June 11," officials said.
A total of 4965 Assam Police personnel were infected with the virus. Out of these, 23 succumbed to the infections caused by the virus while others recovered.
"We pray for our lost comrades and strength to keep serving the People and the Nation," Assam police expressed in a tweet.
We are happy to share that today @assampolice is Covid free, since the first person tested +ve on June 11.
— Assam Police (@assampolice) December 19, 2020
Till now 4965 personnel have been infected. Of whom, 23 made the supreme sacrifice.
We pray for our lost comrades & strength to keep serving the People & the Nation.