Panaji, July 26 (PTI) Goa on Sunday reported 175 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total count to 4,861, a Health official said.

With two more succumbing to the infection, the death toll went up to 35, he said.

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A total of 230 people were discharged during the day, taking the number of recovered cases to 3,277 and that of active cases to 1,549, he added.

The deceased included two men aged 63 and 53 who died at ESI hospital in Margao.

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"A total of 8,219 samples were tested on Sunday, of which 175 returned positive and 1,411 negative. Result of 6,633 samples are awaited," the official said.

Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 4,861, new cases 175, deaths 35, discharged 3,277, active cases 1,549, samples tested till date 1,23,130.

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