Need to impose restrictions earlier than scenario goes out of hand: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Covid disaster

A day after the variety of energetic circumstances in Goa breached the two,000-mark, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane stated on Monday that “some restrictions” must be imposed within the state earlier than the scenario “goes out of hand”. On Monday, Goa had 2,180 energetic circumstances, with the very best variety of infections reported from the city well being centres at Margao and Panaji.
“I feel, personally as the health minister, that the time has come for us to take some steps in terms of some restrictions which will be decided by the Disaster Management Committee as per the guidelines issued by the Centre. As a state, we need to take some steps — some restrictions are required, otherwise this will go out of hand and it will be difficult for us to tackle later,” stated Rane.
While curbs have been imposed on gatherings forward of festivals like Holi, the Goa authorities additionally cancelled Shigmo parades that have been to be held within the first week of April.
Goa has not mandated testing for vacationers arriving from different states. Large gatherings at weddings and events are additionally being held unrestricted.

While Rane made it clear that there will probably be no lockdown within the state, he stated {that a} assembly will probably be held between the Chief Minister and the Disaster Management Committee within the state to resolve on the character of restrictions. An announcement concerning that is anticipated within the subsequent couple of days, Rane stated. He added that at the least for the subsequent 4 months, folks want to stay cautious.
“Some restrictions are necessary. We should not be caught on the wrong foot because we did not put restrictions at the right time. Decisions need to be taken to strike a balance between control of Covid and the economy of the state,” stated Rane.
Efforts are additionally underway to extend the consumption capability in hospitals within the state.

Rane stated that out of 150 beds, solely 15 have been left for Covid-19 sufferers on the Goa Medical College and Hospital. The ESIC Hospital has additionally been become a Covid Care Centre and two flooring are getting used for the aim.
Rana stated that the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigaon was additionally being requisitioned for the aim.