On the day that none other than that the knowledgeable Professor of Preventive Medicine at Goa Medical College warned one and all against complacency during the current phase of the pandemic and cautioned that a second wave could overcome Goa as happened in September, and as seen in some nations of Europe, the government has announced that the notorious Sunburn festival, allegedly notorious for its overcrowding and some undesirable activities, alleged abuse of alcohol and other substances, even ending in death for some participants, has been announced as approved to take place from December 27-29. In the past, Sunburn has been in the limelight for many of the wrong reasons. Europe has apparently seen a doubling of infection rate, and UK has just announced one more month's lockdown from this week, in the hope of breaking the cycle of virus transmission. Throughout the world, nations have cancelled all such music and dance events. Therefore, at a time when the state is battling this outbreak, does it indicate to the public what the government’s priorities are: The good and safety of the people or the pockets and the bank balances of those involved in organising such events? Is the government not willing to heed the warnings and advice of science and scientists, and willing to sacrifice the safety of the majority on the altar of profit and bank balance of the few? Is it that the left hand of the government is unaware or couldn't care less of what the right hand is doing?
Rosario Menezes, Vasco
