Goa extends COVID-19 curfew until June 7

Goa, which has a population of 16 lakh, has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases over the last one month.

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May 29, 2021 / 04:29 PM IST

Pramod Sawant (Image: Twitter/ @DrPramodSawant2)

The Goa government has extended the ongoing COVID-related curfew till June 7, the Chief Minister's Office said on May 29. The curfew will remain effective till 7 am of the said date. It further said that the orders regarding the same shall be issued by respective District Collectors.

"Government of Goa has decided to extend the curfew till 7 am of 7th June 2021. The orders regarding the same shall be issued by respective District Collectors," the Goa CMO tweeted.

Government of Goa has decided to extend the curfew till 7 am of 7th June 2021. The orders regarding the same shall be issued by respective District Collectors.

— CMO Goa (@goacm) May 29, 2021

CM Sawant on May 17 announced a state-level curfew in Goa from May 9 to May 23 which was later extended to May 31.

Currently, all shops except those selling essential items are closed in Goa. The shops selling essential items can conduct business from 7 am to 1 pm. Restaurant kitchens are allowed to operate between 7 am and 7 pm.

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