Meghalaya recorded 10 Covid-related fatalities today, the first time that figure hit double digits since June 24. This came on a day when the seven-day rolling average rose sharply, demonstrating just how difficult it is for the state to get a handle on the second wave of the pandemic.
There were 387 new cases today, along with 323 recoveries.
East Khasi Hills recorded 142 new cases today, West Garo Hills 96, Ri-Bhoi 58, West Jaiñtia Hills 41, West Khasi Hills 23, East Jaiñtia Hills eight, North Garo Hills six, South West Khasi Hills six, South West Garo Hills four, East Garo Hills two and South Garo Hills one.
West Garo Hills reported 76 recoveries, East Khasi Hills 68, Ri-Bhoi 46, West Jaiñtia Hills 45, North Garo Hills 18, East Jaiñtia Hills 17, West Khasi Hills 15, East Garo Hills 14, South Garo Hills 10, South West Khasi Hills nine and South West Garo Hills five.
Eight fatalities were recorded in East Khasi Hills, along with one each in West Jaiñtia Hills and West Garo Hills.
There are now 4,033 active Covid-19 cases in the state. East Khasi Hills alone accounts for 1,194 active cases, West Garo Hills 914, Ri-Bhoi 585, West Jaiñtia Hills 476, South West Khasi Hills 174, North Garo Hills 165, West Khasi Hills 159, East Garo Hills 131, South West Garo Hills 86, South Garo Hills 85 and East Jaiñtia Hills 64.
In all, Meghalaya has had 57,775 Covid-19 cases, of which 4,033 are active, 52,787 have recovered and 955 have died from the virus. The recovery rate has dipped to 91.37 percent. The fatality rate stayed level at 1.65 percent. The seven-day rolling average for new cases rose to 417.43 and has increased for new deaths to 6.00.
