Nagpur, Jul 21 (PTI)With 144 new COVID-19 cases being reported on Tuesday, the total count in Maharashtra's Nagpur district mounted to 3,171, a district official said.

The death toll rose by three to 58, he said.

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Of the total fatalities, 38 deceased were from Nagpur city while 17 were from rural areas.

A total of 42 patients were discharged during the day, an official release said.

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The district now has 1,132 active cases.

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