Panaji, Mar 26 (IANS): Three persons, with a history of international travel have tested positive for COVID-19 in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said early on Thursday. This is the first instance of a positive coronavirus cases in the state.
"I have been informed by the state Directorate of Health Services (DHS) that three individuals have been tested positive for #COVID-19 in Goa. We are providing the best healthcare facility to the diagnosed patients," Sawant tweeted.
In a statement issued by the DHS, the three persons aged between 25 and 55 who have tested positive for COVID-19 had travelled back from Spain, Australia and the US, and had been quarantined since their return earlier this month.
"Their condition is stable," the DHS statement said.