Four more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sikkim, taking the state's tally to 83, a top Health department official said on Wednesday.

Director General (DG)-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said that four persons, all from South District, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday night.

Their contact tracing is being carried out, he said.

Bhutia said that 29 patients have so far recovered from COVID-19 in Sikkim and 54 cases are active at present.