Panaji, Aug 2 (PTI) The Goa government on Sunday said that plasma therapy treatment for critical patients of COVID- 19 has begun in the state.

State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane made this announcement on Twitter.

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"As committed to the people of Goa, we have started Plasma Therapy in the state for treatment of critical COVID-19 patients. Happy to announce that two patients have been successfully administered with Plasma under the compassionate use of Convalescent Plasma against #COVID-19," he said.

"Our team is moving forward head on to fight this virus and emerge victorious in our fight against COVID-19," the minister said.

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