COVID-19 patient in Goa recovers

Panaji, Apr 8 () One of seven coronavirus patientsundergoing treatment in Goa was declared as cured by healthofficials on Wednesday.

He tested negative for infection in his last twotests, they said.

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the patient wasnow fit for discharge.

"Goa has its first recovered COVID-19 patient,bringing the total number of positive cases to 6. The patientwill be kept under monitored quarantine for 14 days as perprotocol before final discharge," the minister said.

"I applaud the medical staff for their dedicatedservice and tireless efforts," he added. RPSKRK KRK