Coronavirus | Night curfew, curbs in Goa; board exams postponed

The Goa authorities introduced a ten -day-long night time curfew in the State efficient from Wednesday and imposed curbs on eating places, cinema halls and casinos in the wake of rising COVID-19 instances.

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The authorities additionally introduced the postponement of the upcoming tenth and twelfth customary examinations of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.

The curfew, from 10 p.m. to six a.m., will come into power on Wednesday (April 21) and stay in operation until April 30, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated after chairing a high-level assembly.

Petrol pumps, pharmacies and different important providers will stay open throughout the curfew hours, he stated.

Mr. Sawant stated throughout the night time curfew solely industrial automobiles transporting important items could be allowed to ply.

The curfew and different curbs could be in power until April 30 after which the state authorities will evaluation the state of affairs and take a name on their extension, he stated.

Public is not going to be allowed to be on the street throughout the curfew, he added. The authorities stated casinos, bars, eating places, river cruises, water parks, leisure parks, cinema theatres, gyms and parlours will function solely at 50% capability.

Mr. Sawant introduced that the tenth and twelfth customary examinations of the state board is being postponed. He stated the board will inform college students concerning the new dates 15 days in advance.

The Chief Minister stated faculties and faculties could be closed apart from holding on-line examinations.

However, Mr. Sawant stated the upcoming elections to 5 municipal councils might be held as per schedule and with COVID-19 protocols in place.

The Chief Minister stated temples, mosques and church buildings have been barred from organising mass gatherings however they will proceed performing rituals with restricted folks.

Mr. Sawant stated marriage ceremony capabilities can not have greater than 50 company and solely as much as 20 folks can attend funerals. The Chief Minister stated there is no such thing as a ban on industries and different financial actions.

He stated after considering the variety of instances, the district administration will declare micro-containment zones. The assembly was attended by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane and Revenue Minister Jeniffer Monserratte.