Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Amidst rising COVID-19 cases in Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that he will be suggesting to CM Pramod Sawant the need for making a COVID negetive certificate compulsory for travellers from neighbouring states to Goa.
Addressing the media, Rane said that he will be having a meeting with Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant along with expert committee.
“In the meeting we will suggest to CM on making a COVID-19 certificate compulsory for travelling coming to Goa from neighbouring states. They have put a simalr restriction on Goans of travelling to their states,” he added
He further said that the covid cases have been increasing in neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka but here in Goa our government has mananage to curtail the spread.
“Large gatherings should be curtailed, wearing of masks is compulsory and social distancing is must,” he added
Rane further said that his department is contemplating to increase the fine limit for not wearing mask. He also said that the health department will increase the testing capacity to around 2500 per day.
Rane also has also appealed Goans and tourists coming to the state to follow COVID-19 norms of the state governemnt.
“In view of the rising cases, it is my sincere appeal to the people of the state of Goa, we all need to follow the SOPs that have been already announced by the government. Wearing of mask is mandatory & social distancing needs to be strictly followed,” said Rane
He further said that to keep the virus under control, it is up to us to follow the norms of the government.
He added, “It is also my appeal to the tourist coming to the state, to adhere to SOPs of the Government. Strict action will be taken against those flouting the norms,”