Assam registered seventy new dengue cases, taking the tally to 796. While, Karbi Anglong continued to be the worst-hit, as the district reported 55 new cases.

According to the data issued by the National Health Mission (NHM), eight new cases were reported in Kamrup Metropolitan, while Bongaigaon and Jorhat accounted for two each. Cachar, Dima Hasao and Tinsukia reported one case each.

Moreover, the state has been witnessing a surge in dengue cases since November 1.