Thane, Jun 5 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Thane district on Friday crossed the 10,000-mark as 444 people tested positive for novel coronavirus, an official said.

The district's COVID-19 count is now 10,419, and 18 deaths on Friday took the toll to 342, he added.

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"Thane city has 3,795 cases, followed by Navi Mumbai with 2,643 and Kalyan-Dombivali with 1,327. Mira Bhayander is also approaching the 1000-mark. It now has 903 cases," he informed.

Neighbouring Palghar district has 1,140 cases, including 38 deaths so far.

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