India News | Goa: GMCH Gets New Machine for COVID-19 Testing

Panaji, Jun 10 (PTI) In a bid to ramp up COVID-19 testing facilities in Goa, the state government on Wednesday installed a machine that can test up to 450 samples a day.

State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday visited Goa Medical College and Hospital to monitor the installation of an RT PCR machine.

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"A test run will be conducted first, after which we will start full-fledged testing of 450 samples per day," the minister said.

During his visit to the GMCH, Rane also interacted with a team of doctors to discuss the use of the machine.

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As of Tuesday, the coastal state has recorded 359 COVID-19 cases, of which 67 patients have recovered from the infection.

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