KOLKATA : Four members of a dwindling tribe in India's far off Andaman Islands have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday as the country reported 75,760 new infections, the highest-single-day rise.The Great Andamanese are one of the six tribes of Mongoloid and African origin, who have lived in the Andamans in the Bay of Bengal for thousands of years.Only about 50 members survive, after thousands were killed by British colonisers in the 19th century or died later due to diseases.
Indian officials have since tried to protect their way of life while opening up the islands to the fruits of development such as access to healthcare.Dr Avijit Roy, who is leading the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19 in the islands, said.