Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji (SHP)

Panaji, Apr 12: The number of active coronavirus cases in Goa came down after four patients were discharged from the hospital, said health minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday. The state count of cases is now two.

Reportedly, as per protocol, the samples of the patients were tested again, which fortunately came back as negative, Rane stated in a statement.

Of seven COVID-19 cases detected in Goa, one was declared cured earlier this week and since then, the patient has been under monitored quarantine of 14 days.

“We are following all the guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and as per procedure, conducted all the necessary tests," he said.

On Saturday, out of 25 samples pending for testing, 15 had tested negative and 10 reports were awaited. 120 persons were placed under home quarantine and seven suspected were being treated in the isolation ward of Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim.