Gangtok, Nov 2 (PTI) Sikkim reported nine new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the state's tally to 3,967, an official said.

East Sikkim reported eight cases, while South Sikkim accounted for one, he said.

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There are 239 active cases in the state at present, while 3,573 patients have recovered and 82 others migrated out, he said.

The total number of COVID-19 fatalities stands at 73.

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Sikkim tested 32 samples for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of tests to 56,731.

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