 | This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. (September 2024) |
| COVID-19 pandemic in Goa | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Goa |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| First reported | 1422 |
| Arrival date | 25 March 2020[1] |
| Date | 4 July 2020 |
| Government website | |
| www | |
The 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.