Shillong (Meghalaya), May 30 : The state reported 742 new Covid -19 cases and 13 more deaths in the past 24 hours .
According to an official statement , 13 more Covid -19 related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours which included 10 from East Khasi Hills and 1 each from Ri Bhoi , West Gato Hills and West Jaintia Hills .
The deceased were identified as Lumborlang Marbaniang (49) of Lower Mawprem, Shillong , Phirilda Nongsteng (66) of Mawlai Umshing, Baphiralin Lyngdoh (43) of Mawlai Mawdatbaki.,Diamondstone Lyngdoh (61) of Pynursla, Maljila Ch Sangma (43) of Mawpun Golf Links, Bines Tongper (53) of Lailad Umling, Phrean Bareh (74) of Mission Compound in Jowai, Akum Laitphlang (50) of Mission Compound ,Shillong,Rajesh Chaudhary (53) of IGP Point in Shillong, Suroju Nath (75) of Rilbong, Shillong, Buddhant Syngai (49) of Sohra Kut Madan, Shidalin Shabong (60) of Laitlyngkot and Manik Sonowal (64) of Chandmary
Meanwhile , 742 fresh cases were detected in the state on Sunday out of which 316 were from East Khasi Hills , 84 from West Garo Hills , 80 from South West Khasi Hills , 65 from Ri Bhoi , 47 from South West Garo Hills and 62 from West Jaintia Hills .
Theses fresh cases were detected after conducting 4,800 tests .
974 patients undergoing treatment were released today after full recovery on Sunday .