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COVID-19: Goa CM shuts schools, colleges, clubs till March 31

By IANS | Updated: March 14, 2020 14:50 IST

The Goa government has directed the closure of schools, colleges, pubs, public swimming pools, spas and casinos till March 31 in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday.

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Panaji, March 14 The Goa government has directed the closure of schools, colleges, pubs, public swimming pools, spas and casinos till March 31 in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday.

However, malls, restaurants and hotels will remain open, Sawant said, adding that the directions for closure were only meant for places where people gather in closed premises.

( With inputs from IANS )

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