India News | Goa's COVID-19 Count Rises by 180 on Sat to Reach 3,484
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The number of COVID-19 cases in Goa increased by 180 on Saturday to reach 3,484, an official said.
Panaji, Jul 18 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Goa increased by 180 on Saturday to reach 3,484, an official said.
A total of 92 people were discharged during the day, taking the number of such cases to 2,038, leaving the state with 1,425 active ones, he added.
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"Of 5,489 samples tested on Saturday, 180 are positive, 1,816 negative and results of 3,493 are awaited. Primary Health Centre Cortalim in South Goa has the highest number of active cases at 365 followed by 272 in Urban Health Centre in Vasco. Areas under Primary Health Centre Mayem (North Goa) and Aldona (North Goa) reported zero cases," the official said.
Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases: 3,484, new cases: 180, deaths: 21, discharged: 2,038, active cases 1,425, samples tested till date 1,05,731.
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