Daijiworld Media Network- Panaji (AJD)
Panaji, Aug 30: As coronavirus pandemic is increasing nationwide, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that cases are increasing since Ganesh Chaturthi. He has blamed citizens for violating safety norms during the festival.
CM Sawant said here has been a spike in cases, as people did not wear masks or follow social distancing norms during the festivities.
He added "We have noticed that the number of COVID-19 cases have increased after Ganesh Chaturthi. Daily count was hovering around 150 cases per day before the festival, but now there has been a rise."
CM said he has been strictly following social distancing during his routine work and also urged people to practise social distancing strictly.
Goa so far has recorded 16,006 COVID-19 cases and claimed 175 lives.