India News | Goa's COVID-19 Cases Rise by 339 to 12,333; Five Die

Panaji, Aug 17 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Goa rose by 339 to 12,333 on Tuesday, state health department said.

With five deaths in the day, the toll went up to 116, it said.

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A total of 298 patients were discharged during the day, taking the number of recoveries in the state to 8,356.

Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 12,333, new cases 339, deaths 116, discharged 8,356, active cases 3,861, samples tested till date 1,70,125.

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