CANACONA
With 26 new cases detected on Wednesday, the number of Covid active cases hit an all-time high of 174 in Canacona since the virus was detected in the taluka last year.
An 8-year-old boy from Loliem was among those who tested positive on Wednesday
Fresh cases were detected in Nagarcem (1), Palolem (1), Chaudi (2), Sawantwada (1) Khalwadem (1) and Mastimoll (2) in Canacona municipality, Shellim (3), Loliem (3) and Polem (2) in Loliem-Polem, Sadolxem (1), Chiplem (1) Galgibaga (1) in Poinguinim, Shristhal (2), Vodamoll (1), Fulamoll (1), Saleri-Khola (2) and 1 case in Agonda, taking the overall count to 1,085 and 13 deaths so far.
Incidentally, the 174 active cases has beaten last year's figure of 173 which was recorded during the first wave of Covid infections on October 8, 2020.
