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Goa: Rane warns of action over leaked COVID-19 reports

May 14, 2020, 15:59 IST

PTI

Panaji, May 14 () Goa Health Minister VishwajitRane on Thursday warned of action after confidential labreports of seven COVID-19 patients were reportedly leaked onsocial media.

At least seven persons tested positive for COVID-19in Goa on Thursday and their samples were examined by thevirology lab at Goa Medical College and Hospital.

Several photographs of the lab reports, with names ofthe patients mentioned in them, were reportedly posted onsocial media platforms.

Taking to Twitter, Rane said, "Confidential labreports of GMC and DHS are being currently circulated by manyon WhatsApp and social media platforms. This act is violationof patients' privacy and request you all to not indulge inleaking or sharing any such information."

The minister warned that "stern action" will be takenagainst persons who repeat such acts. RPSARU ARU

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