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Courting the Corona monster in Goa

There is panic in Maharashtra (and some neighbouring States)  because  of a steep rise in the the number of Corona cases in the state.

Side by side  is a cautionary message from none than the prime minister on the need for states to take quick and decisive  steps to stop a second Coronavirus peak or wave from emerging by testing, tracking and treating all cases. Further apparently, our government feigns concern, but rules out Covid curbs.

Most of the  neighbouring States have ensured restriction of interstate movement, making Covid certificates or testing mandatory before crossing the state borders.

Many nations have gone into lockdown once again.

In contrast,  the Government of Goa pays lip service, declaring  that it is concerned over these developments in the neighbouring States,  but is stopping short of  taking concrete decisions, and actions, such as imposing  restrictions and mandating covid certificates and testing for those entering Goa.

Are the people of Goa to conclude that although the government apparently  admits  is concerned about the increasing incidence of Covid in and around Goa, it does not concider it appropriate to take concrete steps to protect the people of  state as has been urged by none other than our honorable prime minister.



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Disgustful neglect of Covid-19 protocols

Rui Ferreira, Panaji
Published Mar 18, 2021, 10:17 PM IST
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We are on the threshold of the first anniversary where steps to prevent the pandemic began with the national voluntary janata curfew which was first declared on March 22. A year has almost gone by with certain timely relaxations of private and public gathering of weddings, funerals and conferences changing the course of our lives to a virtual world with most of us self imposing restrictions of movement as ordered by the State officials for controlling the spread of the life…

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