Panaji, Dec 20 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Goa reached 1,79,769 after 27 cases were detected on Monday, while the death toll remained unchanged at 3,485, an official said.

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So far, 1,75,888 people have recovered from the infection, including 37 during the day, leaving the state with an active tally of 396, he said.

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With 1,374 samples being examined in the last 24 hours, the number of tests in Goa went up to 15,98,628, he added.

Goa's COVID-19 figures: Positive cases 1,79,769, new cases 27 death toll 3485, discharged 175888, active cases 396, samples tested till date 15,98,628.

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