Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nagpur, taking the total number of cases in Maharashtra to 16, a health official said here on Friday.

Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur, Maharashtra: 2 people test positive for #Coronavirus in Nagpur; Total 3 positive cases in the city pic.twitter.com/imBOINbWat

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The two were among those who came in 'first contact' with one patient already found positive here three days ago. They are admitted to Mayo Hospital for treatment and their condition is stable. With this, Maharashtra has a total of 16 coronavirus cases including nine in Pune, three each in Mumbai and Nagpur, and one in Thane.