May 28, 2020: The total number of COVID-19 cases in Assam has risen to 783 as 9 new positive cases were reported on Wednesday.

Out of the 9 new positive cases, 5 were from Hojai, 1 each from Nagaon, Morigaon, Kamrup Metro, and Jorhat.

State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, "Alert ~ 9 new cases of #COVID19 reported. 5 Hojai, 1 Nagaon, 1 Morigaon, 1 Kamrup Metro, 1 Jorhat. Total cases 783, recovered 87, active cases 689, deaths 04 and migrated 03".