COVID-19: People entering from K'taka, says Goa minister

Panaji, Apr 17 () Goa Health Minister VishwajitRane on Friday claimed people from Belagavi in neighbouringKarnataka were entering his state due to rise in COVID-19cases there and asked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to lookinto the issue.

As per the lockdown in place for coronavirus outbreak,Goa has sealed off its borders and is only allowing movementof vehicles carrying essential items.

"It has been brought to my notice that in view of therising cases of #COVID-19 in Belgavi, a lot of people areentering the state via Chorla Ghat into Keri, which can pose agreat danger to the citizens," Rane tweeted.

"I have appealed CM @DrPramodPSawant to take stringentaction and ensure that this movement into the state isrestricted or banned, except for the transport of trade andessential commodities. I am confident that Hon'ble CM@DrPramodPSawant will take necessary action in this regard,"he added.

He thanked village authorities for bringing this issueto the notice of authorities. RPSBNM BNM