Nagaland today recorded 51 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total tally in the state close to 900 mark.<br />'' <br />''Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom in a tweet informed that 24 cases have been detected in Kohima, 20 in Peren, three in Dimapur, two in Longleng and one each in Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts.<br />'' <br />''Six persons from Kohima have also recovered from the infection, taking the total number of cured persons to 346. <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">With the addition of new cases, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state have increased to 896. The active cases stands at 550, which include 535 patients having asymptomatic cases and 15 with mild symptoms.</span>