PANJIM: Anticipating an increase in Covid cases in the State, the State government has urged people to wear masks in public places as a precaution, but it’s not compulsory
The appeal by the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant comes after attending a virtual conference of chief ministers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, the expert committee too had warned government against making Goa mask-free State.
“Anticipating an increase in cases we advise the people to wear masks when in public places. It is not compulsory, nobody will be fined, but it is an advisory to protect you from the virus,” he said.
Sawant said that the Prime Minister briefed the chief ministers on the importance to maintain and continue with Covid appropriate behavior and said it is also vital not to spread panic.
The chief minister said that some cities of China are in a complete lockdown and in Europe, too, some countries have started bringing lockdowns again.
“Comparatively in India, our situation is better and cases are not rising at a quick rate. In some States like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the cases have been rising as they have been asked to remain alert on testing, tracking, etc,” Sawant said.
The chief minister also said that the Prime Minister conducted a review of infrastructure readiness in the three States, while also urging them to increase testing and tracking efforts.
Sawant also said that the vaccination of children above six years will also be started in Goa. “We have to cover entire population with vaccine shot,” he said.
