The number of people who have been found to be infected rose to 2,219 with the detection of the fresh cases, it said.
So far, twelve people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in the state, it added.
There are 632 active cases in the state at present, it said.
In all, 55 people recovered from the infection during the day, taking the total to 1,575. PVR SOM SOM