CUNCOLIM: Eight new COVID-19 positive cases were detected in Velipwada, Balli taking the tally to 24.
As a precautionary measure, the administration has restricted the movement of people in Velipwada.
Police have placed barricades in the ward and are not allowing unnecessary movement in the area.
The Balli Primary Health Centre (PHC) on Wednesday informed that the reports of eight persons from Velipwada came positive.
Eight others after testing negative in the second report were directed to undergo confirmative test after 48 hours.
The Balli Primary Health Centre (PHC) collected swab samples of 65 persons.
Meanwhile, the residents of Velipwada informed media persons that they have decided to undergo self-isolation by following all precautionary measures.
