Shillong (Meghalaya) , Sept 5 : There has been a massive surge of Covid cases in the state with 182 new cases detected on Saturday.
According to official sources ,out of the the new cases 121 are from East Khasi Hills of which 116 are general public while 5 cases are from Armed Forces .
Ri-Bhoi reported 31, new cases out which includes 18 general public and 13 from Armed Forces.
East Garo Hills reported 15 new cases while West Garo Hills reported 12 new cases which includes 7 from BSF and 5 general public .
West Garo Hills reported 2 new cases while 1 case was reported from West Khasi Hills .
59 patients presently undergoing treatment were discharged today after complete recovery .
Meanwhile , Bagmara Bazar in South Garo Hills have ordered to remain closed till Monday after 3 shop keepers tested positive today by Rapid Anitigen Test .
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tweeted , “#COVID19 Update | #Meghalaya 59 individuals have recovered from coronavirus in the State today.
Total Active Cases : 1374
Total BSF and Armed Forces: 303
Total Others: 1071
Total Recovered: 1527”