MARGAO
The 28-bedded Covid care centre finally took shape at the Colva Church hall, which will accommodate and monitor asymptomatic patients.
The centre was blessed by Colva Parish Priest, Fr Simpliciano, in the presence of Benaulim MLA Churchill Alemao, Dr Socorro Quadros, Deepak Desai, Covid Nodal Officer South, John Fernandes, Deputy Collector II, panchayat elected members, ZP member Vania Baptista, Valanka Alemao, officials of South Goa Collector’s office, and others on Friday evening.
The centre will be monitored by doctors and nurses 24x7. Asymptomatic patients can register on +919637907436.
Briefing the media, Churchill thanked CM Pramod Sawant for sanctioning healthcare workers to man the centre. He also thanked the Colva Parish Priest for offering the church hall to set up the centre.
Dr Quadros said asymptomatic patients housed at the centre will be shifted to the step-up facility at Cansaulim if they need further treatment.
