Guwahati, April 7 -- Assam police has launched tele-counselling helplines for people suffering from depression and anxiety due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The state police has activated six-tele counseling helplines in association with the psychiatry department of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers.

The helplines will be operational from 9 am to 3 pm are 6026901053, 6026901054 and 6026901055. The helplines which will be operational from 3 pm to 9 pm are 6026901056, 6026901057 and 6026901058.

Meanwhile, the total number of coronavirus cases in Assam has increased to 27 on Tuesday. UNI ABI BM

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