Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, May 13: The second wave of Covid causing massive havoc almost across the country claimed 70 more lives in Goa on Wednesday, May 12. The state added 2,865 new infections, taking the active tally to 32,790. The positivity rate too rose to 41 percent.

More than 300 patients were hospitalized during the day. Health minister Vishwajit Rane said he has spoken to CM Pramod Sawant about commissioning 250-300 beds, and 150 additional ones equipped with high flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), in the super speciality block.

Of the 70 deceased, as many as 40 died in Goa Medical College (GMC), Health minister Vishwajit Rane said he has spoken to CM Pramod Sawant about commissioning 250-300 beds, and 150 additional ones equipped with high flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), in the super speciality block.

"Our team is working persistently to contain the surge in cases and to bring the virus under control," Rane said.

Within 24 hours of admission, nearly 17 patients died which included a 85-year-old male from Sattari who died within an hour. A 14-year-old girl from Valpoi who had liver disease was the youngest casualty of the day.