Panaji, July 31: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his message, Sawant said, "Eid is celebrated all over the world with festivity that endeavours us to share love, empathy, and humility among the downtrodden." Also Read | Assam | 1st Battalion of NDRF Evacuates People From Flood-Affected Gaurang Char Village: Live News Breaking And Coronavirus Updates on July 31, 2020.

"Let this day mark a new beginning and renewed commitment to serving the community," he added. He further called for the people of the state to stand up to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read | Karnataka Minister BC Patil Tests Positive for Coronavirus.

A total of 209 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Goa on Friday, taking the state's count of coronavirus cases to 5,913.

"209 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Goa today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,913 including 1,657 active cases and 4,211 recovered cases; death toll 45," said the Goa Health Department.

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