128 new Covid-19 cases in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Oct 8 – Meghalaya has reported 128 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. As many as 88 patients have also recovered from the infection during this period.

With the new caseload, the total active cases in the State have touched 2,411. The recoveries now stand at 4,694.

The East Khasi Hills district reported 72 of the new cases, Ri-Bhoi district 33, West Garo Hills district 11, East Garo Hills four, South Garo Hills three, West Jaintia Hills two, East Jaintia Hills two and North Garo Hills one.
Out of the new recoveries, 69 were reported from East Khasi Hills, seven from East Jainita Hills, five each from North Garo Hills and West Garo Hills, and two from Ri-Bhoi district. The total death toll so far is 60, out of which 55 have been reported from East Khasi Hills district alone.