Panaji, Feb 28 (PTI) Goa on Monday reported 18 COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 2,45,019, while the death toll remained unchanged at 3,801, an official said.

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So far, 2,40,927 people have been discharged post recovery, including 48 during the day, leaving the state with 271 active cases, he said.

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With 1,005 samples being examined in the last 24 hours, the number of tests in Goa went up to 18,82,030, he added.

Goa's COVID-19 figures: Positive cases 2,45,019, new cases 18, death toll 3801, discharged 240927, active cases 271, samples tested till date 1882030.

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