As many as 261 fresh cases were found in Aurangabad - 181 in city limits and 80 from rural areas of the district - taking the tally to 6,043, he said.
Also, 112 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the number of recoveries to 2,969, he said.
As many as 2,795 patients are currently under treatment in various facilities, the official said.
Eight more patients died, taking the toll to 279, he added. AW RSY RSY