Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan 14 : 189 more new Covid-19 infections along with 75 recoveries were registered in the state on Friday .
According to a health department press release , East Khasi Hills now has 711 active cases . The district recorded 137 fresh cases on Friday which includes 23 returnees, 10 health workers, nine armed forces personnel, nine in Pohkseh area and eight in Madanrting area .
The state now has 898 active Covid-19 cases which includes West Garo Hills 81 in West Garo Hills , 58 in Ri Bhoi , 15 in West Jaintia hills ,11 in West Khasi Hills , 7 in East Jaiñtia Hills ,9 in South West Khasi Hills , 2 in North Garo Hills two, 3 in South Garo Hills and 1 in East Garo Hills .
The state has so far recorded 85, 985 Covid-19 cases, of which 83, 597 have recovered and 1,490 have succumbed to their infections .