Gangtok, Aug 3 (PTI) Sikkim on Monday reported 30 new COVID-19 cases, taking the Himalayan state's tally to 688, an official said.

Director General (DG)-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pempa T Bhutia said that 16 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from East Sikkim and 14 from South Sikkim.

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East Sikkim has reported the highest number of COVID- 19 cases at 487 followed by 158 in South Sikkim, 42 in West Sikkim and one in North Sikkim, he said.

Of the total 688 COVID-19 cases, 390 are active cases as 297 patients have recovered from the disease, Bhutia said, adding Sikkim has reported one fatality thus far.

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So far 27,115 samples have been tested in the state for COVID-19, the official added.

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