Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has hinted that a lockdown may be imposed in the state to curb the transmission of the coronavirus as infections climb record high. The CM took stock of the situation in the state in a meeting with MLAs via video conferencing. A decision regarding the restrictions will be taken in the next two to three days after discussions with all stakeholders, said Sawant. "The MLAs will also have to start round-the-clock call centres which will be in touch with Covid-19 patients," the CM said. "We are giving free of cost treatment to everyone in Goa in all government hospitals.

Source: Mint May 07, 2021 01:53 UTC