Mizoram reports 12 new COVID-19 cases

Twelve people tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram on Monday, taking its tally to 789, an official said.

re are 418 active cases in state at present, while 371 people have recovered, he said.

Six of new cases were detected in Aizawl, three in Kolasib, two in Serchhip, and one in Lawngtlai district.

state tested 504 samples for COVID-19 on Sunday, he said.

Meanwhile, Aizawl wore a deserted look with vehicles remaining off ro and residents staying indoors as government imposed a four-day total lockdown that began on Sunday night.

Filling stations, banks and some shops selling essential items were open, police said.

lockdown was imposed to stem spre of coronavirus.