Shillong, Dec 6 (PTI) Meghalaya reported fresh 73 COVID- 19 cases, pushing the state's tally to 12,237, a senior health official said on Sunday.

The death toll rose to 120 after two patients succumbed to the virus on Sunday, Health Services director Aman War said.

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The northeastern state now has 664 active cases, including 404 in East Khasi Hills district, followed by 138 in West Garo Hills District.

Sixty-one patients have recovered from the disease, increasing the number of those cured to 11,453 in the state, War said.

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