Kamorta, Aug 30: Two persons have been tested positive for Novel Corona Virus at Kamorta Island, headquarter of the Central Nicobar islands. According to reports the test were done using Rapid Testing method in which Rev. Fabian of Chota Enaka village and the spouse of the Assistant Commissioner of Nancowry were tested positive.

Arrangements were made to airlift the positive cases today using defence helicopter. Reports also indicate that the helicopter was not allowed to land at the Defence Helipad at Kamorta considering the corna scase. It was made to land at the civil helipad later from where Rev. Fabian was airlifted to Port Blair at around 4.30 pm today.

Meanwhile the spouse of the Assistant Commissioner is said to be in a stable condition and has been placed under isolation till further tests are done.