COVID-19 pandemic in Meghalaya
The first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in India was reported on 30 January 2020, originating from China. Slowly, the pandemic spread to various states and union territories including the state of Meghalaya. The first case was recorded in this region on 14 April.[1]
| COVID-19 pandemic in Meghalaya | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Meghalaya, India |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Index case | Shillong |
| Arrival date | 14 April 2020 (2 months, 2 weeks and 2 days)[1] |
| Confirmed cases | 44 (10 June 2020) |
| Active cases | 17 |
| Recovered | 26 (14 June 2020) |
Deaths | 1 (15 April 2020) |
| Fatality rate | 2.27% |
| Government website | |
| meghealth | |
Timeline
May 2020
- As on 24 May, total number of cases in Meghalaya is 14, including one active case, 12 recoveries, and one death.[2]
June 2020
- As on 3 June, total number of cases in Meghalaya was 31, including 17 active case, 13 recoveries, and one death.[2]
- As on 7 June, total number of cases in Meghalaya was 36, including 22 active case, 13 recoveries, and one death.[2]
- As on 12 June, total number of cases in Meghalaya was 43, including 24 active case, 18 recoveries, and one death.[2]
- As on 23 June, total number of cases in Meghalaya is 45, including 7 active case, 37 cures, and one death.[2]
References
- "Meghalaya registers first COVID-19 positive case". The Hindu. 14 April 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "MoHFW-GOI". Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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