Section 144 imposed in Goa ahead of 'Janta curfew' to prevent looming Coronavirus threat

Amid growing number of Coronavirus cases across country, Goa government on Saturday imposed section 144 across state to prohibit large garings in order to contain spre of coronavirus. While inter-state transport has been barred, transport of essential commodities is still allowed along with incoming private vehicles after a thorough screening.

emphasis on interstate transport is in light of neighbouring states Maharashtra and Karnataka which have found a substantially high number of Coronavirus cases as compared to or states.

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In order to prevent rumour-mongering in hour of crisis, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane dressing media said that state government has decided to maintain a strict vigil to keep a check on fake messs about pandemic ding that cases will be registered against offenders.

Goa which is a major tourist destination for foreigners and nationals alike has so far mand to restrict spre.  Goa has t reported a single positive case of COVID-19 so far.

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Besides Goa, government of Haryana has also imposed section 144 with public transportation, offices and or establishments shut down. entire nation is under a near lockdown situation with different state governments imposing closure of offices and or establishments to combat spre of virus. Only essential services such as doctors and medical clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores, among or essentials are open, however, different states have opted different strategies in complete coordination with central government to combat virus.

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'Janta Curfew'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has anunced a 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 and appealed to all citizens to go under self-quarantine and t step out of ir homes on Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm. dressing nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked extensively about challenges caused due to COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that “resolve” and “restraint” were two most important things to be followed. 

A day after his dress to nation, PM Modi also chaired a video conferencing with chief ministers of various states to fight pandemic.

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