Manipur, June 25 -- Thousands of people who were stranded in various parts of the country returned home to Manipur in a bid to escape from their sufferings of staying in COVID-19 hit red zones, but their sufferings continue and some are faced with even worse times as many of them tested positive for the virus during their stay in quarantine centres. With hundreds of them being infected, the state today is witnessing alarming spike in the case daily. The total positive tally has now crossed 1,000 in the state. Despite the locals reaching out to help the returnees with all essential items, the poor health system and the lack of infrastructure and other necessities in the state and the inclement weather added to their woes and struggles.

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