Following 17 new cases on Friday in the capital city, 10 in Altinho itself, the Corporation of City of Panjim and Panjim MLA has begun a search for the Covid Care centre around the city.
CCP Mayor Uday Madkaikar inspected the old GMC hospital at Ribandar for the COVID care centre. Director of Health Services Jose D’Sa, Dr Manish Kamat, MD Smart City and PWD officials were also present.
On Thursday 17 new cases were reported in Panjim, 10 alone in Altinho, around the houses of the 29 year old male who expired two days ago.
Three more cases were reported in Bhatlem, two in Donapaula and two in Caranzalem.
The Altinho area has been sealed and sanitsation is being carried out, CCP mayor informed.
Three infected in Altinho are students one of 12 years and two below 10.