6 more COVID-19 cases in Meghalaya, total rises to 27

Six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 27, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.

Of the 27 COVID-19 cases, 14 are active while 12 have recovered from the disease and one has died.

Those who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday had returned from Maharashtra, Bangalore and Chennai, the chief minister said.

"6 more residents who had returned to the State have tested positive for COVID19. 3 from South West Garo H, 1 from West Garo H, 1 from East Khasi H, and 1 from West Khasi H.

They had come from Maharashtra, Bangalore, West Bengal and Chennai. All r under quarantine & asymptomatic," he tweeted.

All the six new COVID-19 cases are in quarantine and are asymptomatic.