Shillong, Jun 27 (PTI) Two returnees have tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya in the past two days, increasing the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 48, Health Minister A L Hek said on Saturday.

"One person hailing from Ri-Bhoi district was tested positive for COVID-19 after his return from Assam. An armed force personnel who returned from Bihar has also tested positive for the infection," he told PTI.

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The total number of infected people increased to 48 while state now has five active cases.

A senior health department officer said that 42 people have recovered from COVID-19 and one person has died.

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