8-10 more train passengers have tested positive: Goa minister

Panaji, May 17 () Goa Health Minister VishwajitRane on Sunday said "eight to ten" passengers who alightedfrom the Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram special train at Madgaonhave tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and this isapart from the three who were detected with the infection onSaturday.

He said the samples were tested using the Truenatmethod and they have been sent for confirmation to thevirology lab in Goa Medical College and Hospital.

"All passengers traveling with the ones who testedpositive have been quarantined for 14 days after which theywill subjected to another round of tests," Rane said.

He said advertisements have been released in thenewspapers to recruit new MD and MSC (Microbiology) staff inGMCH along with additional technicians.

"We will install five Truenat machines, one each atdistrict hospitals in Margao and Mapusa, and three in sub-district hospital in Ponda," he added. RPSBNM BNM