In this Indian state, one in every two people tested is positive for Covid

In the southwestern Indian state of Goa, one in every two people tested is positive for Covid-19.

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That makes it the state with the highest positivity rate nationwide, as the virus rips through the country. And that's just among the people getting tested -- meaning the rate of infection among the untested population may be higher.On Friday, the state hit a new record high positivity rate of 51.4%, said Goa Health Minister Vishwajit P. Rane -- suggesting a total lockdown may be needed to contain the spread of the virus.

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