Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the recovered COVID19 patient poses no threat to others and they should not be stigmatized.
The chief minister while interacting with recovered COVID19 patients said that COVID is now in the minds of people.
“Having received feedback from several quarters about the discrimination that is happening with some of the recovered COVID19 patients, I decided to have a candid interaction with them in Panjim today. People from across the state who were infected by the Coronavirus and later recovered came and shared their experience,” he said.
CM said he was happy to interact with them yet disappointed in learning about the issues they have to face in the society.
“I also learned about how we can improve further as far as COVID management is concerned. A recovered COVID19 patient poses no threat to others and going ahead I am sure that the people of Goa would create a pleasant atmosphere for them on their return after the recovery,” he said.
Earlier, Sawant urged cured persons not to hesitate to tell others that they are recovered from the sickness of corona virus and also to express their experience which will help the people of Goa to take precautions to fight against this disease.
“You people, who were in COVID hospitals and COVID care centres for treatment are the best ambassadors to clear people’s doubts, confusion, fear and misunderstanding about the facilities and treatment provided to them during the period,” Dr Sawant remarked.
“I am happy to see all of you recovered and fully fit, especially those who willingly came forward to donate plasma for the needy patients and others who are decided to donate plasma the Chief Minister said and thanked them for their participation in the interaction session,” he stated.
