First case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed in Goa on 25 March 2020. The state has confirmed a total of 10494 cases, of whom 6912 have recovered and 91 died, as of 13 August.[2] The state was COVID-19 free for 23 days until the disease resurfaced on 14 May when a family returning from the neighbouring state of Maharashtra tested positive. The worst impact was felt around September-October 2020, while as of April-May 2021, a second wave of COVID-19 was also felt strongly across the small State.
On 14 March 2020, the government of Goa announced that the schools and colleges in the state would remain closed until 1 April 2020.
On 20 March 2020, the government of Goa launched Test Yourself Goa, a self-assessment-tool-for-COVID-19.[3]
The Chief minister of Goa announced on 23 March that shops selling essential commodities like groceries, milk, vegetables and meat would be open daily from 6am to 11am.[4][5]
On 24 March 2020, the government of Goa announced a complete lockdown in Goa until 31 March 2020, and that even grocery stores would be shut.[6][7]
Later in the evening on the 24th, the Prime Minister announced a lockdown in the entire country until 14 April 2020.[8]
The first three positive cases were detected in Goa on 25 March 2020. The three male patients were aged 25, 29 and 55 years and had travelled to Spain, Australia and the US, respectively.[1]
On 26 March 2020, the Chief Minister announced that shops selling milk, vegetables and fish would be allowed to open from the following day.[9]
The state government requisitioned two battalions of the CRPF on 28 March to help enforce the lockdown.[10]
2 more positive cases were announced as being positive on 29 March 2020. One person had returned from the Bahamas, while the other had been in contact with one of the first three positive patients. Both were Goans, and were already under quarantine.[11]
April 2020
On 3 April, Goa's 6th case was announced. The person had a travel history to Mozambique.[12]
Goa's 7th case was detected on 4 April. The patient had a foreign travel history.[13]
All seven persons in Goa have recovered from the COVID-19 infection and the state is now declared as COVID-19 free state by Chief Minister.
May 2020
The government allowed the entry of modes of transportation like trains, buses and cars into Goa from 14 May, leading to a huge influx of people from other states. This caused a big spurt in COVID-19 cases in Goa, with 39 new cases in 6 days up to 19 May.
State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that all people above 18 years in Goa would be given ivermectin for prophilactic use for a period of five days.[14] The Minister said this treatment would not prevent COVID-19 infection but it can help reduce its severity.[15]
June 2020
Mangor Hill in Vasco da Gama, Goa is declared as Goa's first containment zone. As of Thursday 4 June the Covid positive cases touched 166, with 109 active cases including those at Mangor Hill.[16]
As of 19 June total Covid positive cases in Goa reached 705, with 596 active cases and 109 cures.[17]
On 22 June, Goa reported its first death due to Coronavirus on death of an 85-year-old man.[18]
July 2020
August 2020
On 13 August Goa had more than 10 thousand confirmed cases with almost 7 thousand recoveries and 91 death
By the end of August, there were more than 20 thousand confirmed cases and 200 deaths.[2]
September-October 2020
The first COVID-19 peak was reported during this period.
April-May 2021
A second peak was reported, which was seen as deadlier than the first, with a larger number of deaths than seen anytime earlier, on a daily basis.
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First case relating to the COVID 19 pandemic was confirmed in Goa on 25 March 2020 The state has confirmed a total of 10494 cases of whom 6912 have recovered and 91 died as of 13 August 2 The state was COVID 19 free for 23 days until the disease resurfaced on 14 May when a family returning from the neighbouring state of Maharashtra tested positive The worst impact was felt around September October 2020 while as of April May 2021 a second wave of COVID 19 was also felt strongly across the small State COVID 19 pandemic in GoaDiseaseCOVID 19Virus strainSARS CoV 2LocationGoaFirst outbreakWuhan ChinaFirst reported1422Arrival date25 March 2020 1 Date4 July 2020Confirmed cases10 494 13 August 2020 Active cases3 491Recovered6 912 13 August 2020 Deaths91 13 August 2020 Fatality rate0 87 Government websitewww wbr goa wbr gov wbr in wbr covid 19 wbr Contents 1 Timeline 1 1 March 2020 1 2 April 2020 1 3 May 2020 1 4 June 2020 1 5 July 2020 1 6 August 2020 2 September October 2020 3 April May 2021 4 See also 5 References 6 LinksTimeline EditMain article Timeline of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in India March 2020 Edit On 14 March 2020 the government of Goa announced that the schools and colleges in the state would remain closed until 1 April 2020 On 20 March 2020 the government of Goa launched Test Yourself Goa a self assessment tool for COVID 19 3 The Chief minister of Goa announced on 23 March that shops selling essential commodities like groceries milk vegetables and meat would be open daily from 6am to 11am 4 5 On 24 March 2020 the government of Goa announced a complete lockdown in Goa until 31 March 2020 and that even grocery stores would be shut 6 7 Later in the evening on the 24th the Prime Minister announced a lockdown in the entire country until 14 April 2020 8 The first three positive cases were detected in Goa on 25 March 2020 The three male patients were aged 25 29 and 55 years and had travelled to Spain Australia and the US respectively 1 On 26 March 2020 the Chief Minister announced that shops selling milk vegetables and fish would be allowed to open from the following day 9 The state government requisitioned two battalions of the CRPF on 28 March to help enforce the lockdown 10 2 more positive cases were announced as being positive on 29 March 2020 One person had returned from the Bahamas while the other had been in contact with one of the first three positive patients Both were Goans and were already under quarantine 11 April 2020 Edit On 3 April Goa s 6th case was announced The person had a travel history to Mozambique 12 Goa s 7th case was detected on 4 April The patient had a foreign travel history 13 All seven persons in Goa have recovered from the COVID 19 infection and the state is now declared as COVID 19 free state by Chief Minister May 2020 Edit The government allowed the entry of modes of transportation like trains buses and cars into Goa from 14 May leading to a huge influx of people from other states This caused a big spurt in COVID 19 cases in Goa with 39 new cases in 6 days up to 19 May State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that all people above 18 years in Goa would be given ivermectin for prophilactic use for a period of five days 14 The Minister said this treatment would not prevent COVID 19 infection but it can help reduce its severity 15 June 2020 Edit Mangor Hill in Vasco da Gama Goa is declared as Goa s first containment zone As of Thursday 4 June the Covid positive cases touched 166 with 109 active cases including those at Mangor Hill 16 As of 19 June total Covid positive cases in Goa reached 705 with 596 active cases and 109 cures 17 On 22 June Goa reported its first death due to Coronavirus on death of an 85 year old man 18 July 2020 Edit August 2020 Edit On 13 August Goa had more than 10 thousand confirmed cases with almost 7 thousand recoveries and 91 death By the end of August there were more than 20 thousand confirmed cases and 200 deaths 2 September October 2020 EditThe first COVID 19 peak was reported during this period April May 2021 EditA second peak was reported which was seen as deadlier than the first with a larger number of deaths than seen anytime earlier on a daily basis See also EditCOVID 19 pandemic in India COVID 19 pandemic in Assam COVID 19 pandemic in Bihar COVID 19 pandemic in Delhi COVID 19 pandemic in Gujarat COVID 19 pandemic in Haryana COVID 19 pandemic in Karnataka COVID 19 pandemic in Kerala COVID 19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh COVID 19 pandemic in Maharashtra COVID 19 pandemic in Punjab COVID 19 pandemic in Rajasthan COVID 19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu COVID 19 pandemic in Telangana COVID 19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh COVID 19 pandemic in Uttarakhand COVID 19 pandemic in West BengalReferences Edit a b Coronavirus Goa reports three positive cases Business News Businesstoday in 26 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 a b Status of COVID19 in Goa dated 13th August 2020 DHS Goa Goa first to launch self assessment tool for Covid 19 The Times of India 21 March 2020 Retrieved 20 January 2021 Herald Heraldgoa in Archived from the original on 11 June 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 Goa govt relaxes Janata Curfew from 6am to 11am for purchase of essential commodities Goa News Times of India Timesofindia indiatimes com 24 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 Prudent Media 24 March 2020 Prudent Media on Twitter Cabinet has decided total a œlockdowna in Goa till 31st March from today mid night today was last day for people to buy groceries Mauvin Godinho Goa Cabinet Lockdown Coronavirus Twitter com Retrieved 30 March 2020 Goa CM orders complete lockdown till March 31 Deccan Herald 24 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 India goes under total lockdown till 14 April News abplive com 25 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 Goa opens grocery shops I dread the future onus to protect yourself on you now CM tells people Cities News The Indian Express Indianexpress com 26 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 Goa calls in CRPF CM says given free hand to enforce lockdown The Indian Express 28 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 2 more corona positive cases in Goa tally reaches 5 Daijiworld com 22 March 2020 Retrieved 30 March 2020 One more tests positive for coronavirus in Goa tally rises to 6 3 April 2020 One More COVID 19 Case in Goa Count Reaches 7 Goa Health Minister Coronavirus All adults in Goa to be given Ivermectin drug The Hindu The Hindu 11 May 2021 Retrieved 25 September 2021 Coronavirus All adults in Goa to be given Ivermectin drug The Hindu The Hindu 11 May 2021 Retrieved 25 September 2021 40 new cases take Goa s COVID 19 tally to 166 MoHFW GOI Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Retrieved 14 May 2020 Coronavirus Goa reports 1st Covid 19 death IndiaToday Retrieved 23 June 2020 Links EditGoa COVID 19 active cases map Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title COVID 19 pandemic in Goa amp oldid 1080620658, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
