Panaji, Aug 30 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Goa reached 1,73,850 on Monday with the addition of 59 cases, while the day also saw three deaths and 59 recoveries, an official said.

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The toll in the state stands at 3,198 and the number of people discharged so far is 169,769, leaving it with 883 active cases, he said.

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With 3,966 samples being examined in the last 24 hours, the number of tests in Goa went up to 12,03,513, the official added.

Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 1,73,850, new cases 59, death toll 3198, discharged 169769, active cases 883, samples tested till date 12,03,513.

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