In some really good news during these troubled times, Goa has become the first state to record zero COVID-19 patients. With over 17,000 corona positive cases in India, Goa is the only state that has not reported a single coronavirus case since April 3, reports Times of India.
A moment of satisfaction and relief for Goa as the last active Covid-19 case tests negative. Team of Doctors and entire support staff deserves applause for their relentless effort. No new positive case in Goa after 3rd April 2020.#GoaFightsCOVID19 @narendramodi
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) April 19, 2020
As per Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, all the seven infected patients are natives of Goa. However, six of them had traveled to India from abroad. The seventh person was the brother of one of the patients.
“The repeat samples of the seven COVID-19 patients have tested negative for the infection. While six of them had been discharged earlier, the last patient was discharged on Sunday,” the CM was quoted saying by Business Standard.
Zero indeed has great value! Immensely happy to announce that all the COVID-19 positive cases in the state are now NEGATIVE. Very grateful to our Doctors & frontline workers who worked tirelessly & risked their lives to save others. #GoaFightsCovid19 #COVIDfree pic.twitter.com/ZiUlAmDh25
— VishwajitRane (@visrane) April 19, 2020
The state had set up a dedicated hospital to treat the patients. And, after their recovery, they were shifted to a quarantine facility for observation. The CM thanked all the healthcare workers for their relentless services.
Chief Minister @DrPramodPSawant congratulates the medical team for successfully treating the #COVID19 cases in Goa.#GoaFightsCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/BBrQIwLaJA
— CMO Goa (@goacm) April 19, 2020
However, he also mentioned that all the restrictions during the lockdown will continue. He added that people should maintain social distancing and take necessary precautions. Goa being the first state to be COVID-19 free, gives us hope during the pandemic. We are sure all the other states will conquer the deadly virus too.