Nagalandregistered seven new positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday taking the state'stally to 163, informed state health minister S Pangnyu Phom through his twitterhandle.

The minister in his tweet said, "7 new cases of COVID-19 +ve have been reported out of 216 samples tested. 6 from Mon QC & 1 from Kohima QC."

Thestate has now 163 cases of COVID-19 with 114 active cases while 49 patientshave recovered.