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Home isolation helps asymptomatic Covid-19 patients: Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said home isolation is proving to be an effective tool for the clinical management of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in the state.

Goa: Meeting held to streamline response time to treat coronavirus

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane chaired an emergency meeting of doctors to further streamline response time to treat Covid-19 patients at Goa Medical College and Hospital

Coronavirus update: Goa records highest single-day spike of 636 cases

At least 209 patients were discharged from hospitals, rising the number of recoveries to 14,059 in the coastal state, the official said

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tests coronavirus positive

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said he has tested positive for coronavirus

Goa govt done away with Covid-19 negative certificate rule on arrival

Goa Airport on Tuesday announced it had done away with a rule which laid down that domestic travelers must carry COVID-19 negative certificates on arrival. The move came after the Union Home ministry issued guidelines as part of 'Unlock 4' under which many restrictions in place for the coronavirus outbreak were eased. In a tweet, Goa Airport said, "As per announcements by the Govt of Goa restrictions on interstate travel have been removed in line with guidelines of Govt of India. No more Covid19 -ve report and no more test requirements for Domestic travelers." In another tweet, it said, "Goa Intn'l Airport on upswing. AirIndia starts the connection between Goa and Surat from 6th Sept onwards. The flight initially on Sundays, arriving Goa from Surat at 1005 hrs and departing to Surat at 1105 hrs.

Goa govt to facilitate smooth conduct of JEE, NEET: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa CM Pramod Sawant conveyed his best wishes to the candidates appearing for NEET and JEE in the coastal state and said that the state government will ensure smooth conduct of the exams amid Covid-19

Ramesh Pokhriyal requests Goa CM to provide security for NEET, JEE exams

Ramesh Pokhriyal has requested Goa CM Pramod Sawant to make elaborate security arrangements for conducting the medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE in the coastal state

BJP has turned Goa into a drug destination: Congress State Chief Chodankar

The Bhartiya Janata Party has made Goa into a drug destination, alleged Girish Chodankar and demanded an investigation in the sudden death of former Goa Director-General of Police, Pranab Nanda

BJP hits back at Cong for demanding apology from Goa CM over alleged remark

BJP said that he has not done anything for which he needs to apologise and also took a jibe at the Opposition party saying that "Opposers of Prabhu Shree Ram have suddenly become Ganesh Bhakts"

Goa CM Sawant must apologise for Ganesh Chaturthi remarks: Congress

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) demanded an apology from Pramod Sawant for his alleged statement that the number of Covid-19 cases had increased after Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Goa coronavirus update: State reports 451 new Covid cases; tally at 17,004

A total of 451 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Goa on Saturday taking the total count of cases in the state to 17,004

Coronavirus: Goa reports 456 new positive cases, six more deaths

With 456 people testing positive for Covid-19 in Goa on Thursday, the overall tally in the state mounted to 15,483, the health department said

Covid-19 pandemic hits Goa's theatre industry during Ganesh festival

Goa's professional theatre and cultural groups, which used to be busy organising shows during the annual Ganesh festival, have got no bookings this time in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Goa Bank Association demands safe working places; agitation from Sept 1

Goa Bank Employees' Association announced agitation from September 1 demanding Covid-19 safe working places alleging that there is no response from the concerned authorities

Ahead of CWC meet, Goa Congress leaders hail leadership of Sonia Gandhi

Senior party leaders from Goa hailed leadership of Sonia Gandhi during the Covid-19 crisis and demanded she and former party president Rahul Gandhi be supported for their work

Goa reports 306 new coronavirus cases, state's tally now at 13,790

Goa on Saturday reported 306 new Covid-19 cases, taking the cumulative count of infections to 13,790, state health department said

Goa CM, Governor hope Lord Ganesha keeps Covid-19 pandemic in check

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and CM Pramod Sawant expressed hope that Lord Ganesha would keep Covid-19 pandemic at bay in Goa, in their greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi

Goa to document how it fought Coronavirus pandemic: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state will document the steps taken to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, which could be used as a ready reference for any future health emergency.

10 months experience as Goa Governor was 'pleasant': Satya Pal Malik

Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday said that his 10 months experience as Governor of Goa was "pleasant" and conveyed best wishes to the people of state

Goa to host Indian Super League as per SOPs, MHA guidelines: Minister

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda in Margao, the Tilak Nagar Stadium at Vasco da Gama and the GMC Athletic Stadium at Bambolim are the venues slated to host the matches