Novel coronavirus: Man admitted in Goa hospital tests negative

A foreign national hospitalised in Goa as a precautionary measure since January 28 for vel coronavirus has tested negative and would be discharged soon, a senior state medical official said on Friday.

man h arrived in Goa after visiting China and was kept in isolation ward of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) with symptoms similar to vel coronavirus, officially called 2019-nCoV, infection. "We have received report from Pune-based laboratory. His sample has tested negative. As per World Health Organisation guidelines, he can w be discharged from ward," GMCH Dean Dr Shivanand Bandekar told PTI.

Goa government, on Thursday, said six people were under surveillance for suspected vel coronavirus infection. While one was in GMCH, or five were "asymptomatic" and were being monitored on a daily basis, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane h said at time.

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