Panaji (Goa) [India], September 2 (ANI): Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

"I wish to inform all that I have been detected COVID19 positive. I am asymptomatic and hence have opted for home isolation. I shall continue to discharge my duties working from home. Those who have come in my close contact are advised to take the necessary precautions," Sawant tweeted.

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As per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 3,962 active COVID-19 cases and 13,850 recoveries have been reported in Goa.

So far, 194 lives have been claimed by the virus in the state. (ANI)

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