First Covid-19 Cases Reported In Goa; Three People Found Positive

The total count of positive Covid-19 cases in India breached the 600 mark, as per latest figures on Thursday morning, as the country enters second day of the 21-day long lockdown introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a measure to contain the spread of the deadly contagion, citing social distancing as the strongest counter of the pandemic.

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.