Team Herald
PANJIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of making COVID negative certificates mandatory for people arriving in Goa from other States.
“We cannot close down all economic activities yet again. We will increase testing significantly. Fines for violating norms like wearing of masks can also be increased,” Sawant said.
The Chief Minister also asserted that holding of Shigmo float parades in Goa will depend on the COVID-19 situation in the State.
This year due to COVID pandemic, the Goa government has decided to organise State-level Shigmo floats parade only at three places – Ponda, Panjim and Margao – starting from March 30.
On Monday, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane had suggested COVID negative testing for travellers on the backdrop of rising number of COVID positive cases in Goa and neighbouring States.
