With the death of two COVID-19 patients on Wednesday, the toll in the district now stands at 77, the official said.
Moreover, 63 fresh cases of novel coronavirus were also recorded in the district, taking the tally to 1,356, he said.
Among 77 people who have died of the infection, 55 were from Malegaon, 12 from Nashik Municipal Corporation area, six from other parts of the district and four were residents of other districts seeking treatment here.
At least 902 persons have been discharged following recovery and 531 were undergoing treatment at various hospitals, the official said. COR ARU ARU