PANAJI: In view of the cases related to black fungus, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department is dedicating a separate ward of 20 beds to specifically deal with cases of covid along with black fungus.
In addition to this, work has already begun on commissioning the 60 bedded Pediatric ICU.
“This is extendable and can be increased to a capacity of 100 beds. We are getting our infrastructure ready to deal with other complicated cases due to the new strain of covid under the guidance of the Chief Minister.” Said Rane
He said that govt isalso planning to commission a full-fledged MICU in the Super Specialty Block, which is the need of the hour.
“Our team is working hard to save lives & our prime focus is reducing mortality, state of art treatment, prophylaxis treatment & to ensure that we contain the surge of the virus.” He added