Meghalaya recorded another increase in Covid-19 infections today, this time to 166, along with 43 recoveries and no fatalities.
East Khasi Hills recorded 143 new cases (including 26 returnees, 20 armed forces personnel, 12 health workers and six in Nongrah), West Garo Hills eight, Ri-Bhoi eight, West Jaiñtia Hills three, West Khasi Hills two, South West Khasi Hills one and East Jaiñtia Hills one.
East Khasi Hills accounted for 36 recoveries and West Garo Hills seven.
There are now 701 active Covid-19 cases in the state. East Khasi Hills alone accounts for 582 active cases, West Garo Hills 59, Ri-Bhoi 29, West Jaiñtia Hills 13, West Khasi Hills six, South West Khasi Hills five, East Jaiñtia Hills five, North Garo Hills one, South Garo Hills one, East Garo Hills zero and South West Garo Hills zero.
In all, Meghalaya has had 85,629 Covid-19 cases, of which 701 are active, 83,439 have recovered and 1,489 have died from the virus.
