Manipur reports 63 new Covid-19 cases, state tally reaches 272

With 63 new cases found positive for Covid-19, Manipur reported a total of 272 positive cases on Monday day, according to an official

The state reported the highest single-day spike with 63 positive cases on Monday, officials said.

Bishnupur district registered the highest number of fresh cases at 34, followed by Kakching at 18.

Kamjong reported three cases, Ukhrul, Senapati and Imphal West reported two each and Kangpokpi and Noney reported one each case, a statement issued by the COVID-19 Common Control Room said.

All the new patients had returned from other states and contact tracing and containment measures have been taken up, it said.

A total of 58 patients have recovered so far, while 214 are undergoing treatment.