Thane, May 31 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Thane district rose by 486 on Sunday to reach 8,267, while 17 deaths took the toll from the infection to 256, said a health official.

Thane and Navi Mumbai municipal corporation areas together account for 5,236 COVID-19 cases, he said.

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"The number of active cases in the district is 4,037 as 3,974 people have been discharged and 256 have died," the official added.

In neighbouring Palghar district, the COVID-19 count stands at 847, including 29 deaths.

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