The COVID-19 cases in Nagaland are rising rapidly and on Tuesday 33 new cases have been detected taking the state's tally to 878, informed state health minister S Pangnyu Phom through his twitter handle.

The minister in his tweet said, "Update! 33 new +ve cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. 24 in Kohima, 3 in Dimapur, 2 each in Peren & Longleng and 1 each in Mokokchung & Zunheboto."

Positive: 878

Active: 538

Recovered: 340

The Northeastern states have witnessed soaring cases within a few days with Assam having the highest numbers which stand at 17807 cases.