Gangtok, Dec 13 (PTI) Sikkim on Sunday reported 22 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 5,338, an official said.

East Sikkim registered 20 fresh cases, while South Sikkim accounted for the other two.

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There are 356 active cases in the state at present, the official said.

Ninety-four patients have migrated out and 4,770 people recovered from the disease, he said.

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So far, the state has recorded 118 COVID-19 deaths.

Sikkim has so far tested 65,444 samples for COVID-19, including 183 in the past 24 hours.

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