Panaji, Nov 21 (PTI) Goa's coronavirus caseload went up by 16 to reach 1,78,661 on Sunday, a health department official said.

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The death toll grew to 3,378 as one patient succumbed to the infection during the day, he said.

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The recovery count in the coastal state rose to 1,75,048 after 26 of them recuperated and got discharge from hospitals on Sunday.

There are 235 active COVID-19 cases in Goa, the official said.

"A 2,138 fresh tests were carried out, the cumulative test count in the state has gone up to 15,24,121," he added.

Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 1,78,661, new cases 16, death toll 3,378, recoveries 1,75,048, active cases 235, samples tested till date 15,24,121.

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