32 more tested COVID-19 positive in Meghalaya, tally rises to 397

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 19, 2020

Thirty-two more persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, taking the total active cases in the state to 397. 

Director of Health Services (MI) Dr Aman War said the 32 include 29 BSF troopers and two others in East Khasi Hills and 1 in Khanapara, Ri Bhoi. 

“The total number of active cases in the state has now increased to 397” he told reporters.

Giving the breakup of cases district wise, Dr War informed that East Khasi Hills has 343 which include 268 BSF personnel, 14 from armed forces and 61 others.

There are 36 active cases in Ri Bhoi, 11 in West Garo Hills, 2 in East Jaintia Hills, 2 in South Garo Hills, 1 in South West Garo Hills, 1 in East Garo Hills and 1 in North Garo Hills.

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The state has so far registered 450 COVID-19 cases that include four deaths and 49 recovered from the viral infection.

Asked, Dr War said the two others who were tested positive for COVID-19 in Shillong include one from NEIGRIHMS and 1 is a returnee. 

There are 19 patients at the Shillong Civil Hospital and 13 are in NEIGRIHMS while others are in the corona care centre, he said.