Panaji, Jul 20 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Goa increased by 196 on Monday to reach 3,853, while the death of a 29-year-old man in Margao took the toll to 23, said an official.

A total of 143 people were discharged during the day, he added.

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"Out of 4,287 samples tested on Monday, 196 are positive, 1,506 negative and 2,585 reports are awaited," the official said.

Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases: 3,853, new cases: 196, deaths: 23, discharged: 2,361, active cases 1,469, samples tested till date: 1,08,459.

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