India News | Coronavirus: Thane District Reports 59 New Cases, One Death

Thane, Feb 26 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra rose by 59 to 7,08,197, an official said on Saturday.

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These cases were reported on Friday, he said.

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As the virus claimed the life of one person during the day, the death toll in the district increased to 11,873.

Thane's COVID-19 mortality rate is 1.67 per cent, he added.

In neighbouring Palghar district, the caseload has grown to 1,63,360, while the death toll is 3,391, another official said.

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