By Pacific island Times News Staff

Oct 20, 20201 min

CNMI's Covid-19 count rises to 88

Saipan-- The CNMI government confirmed two additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19. This brings our CNMI total to 88 cases since March 28.

The individuals were identified by travel screening and confirmed diagnosis through fifth day testing.

The individuals have been safely in quarantine and were moved to the designated isolation area for close monitoring.

The CHCC has already initiated contact tracing for the most immediate contacts of the new confirmed cases, including passengers on the same flight.