Goa: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant rules out lockdown amidst rise in Covid-19 cases

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at Goa Niwas in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ruled out the possibility of imposing further lockdowns in the coastal state, which is grappling with the rise in Covid-19 cases.

Speaking to a TV channel on Friday, Sawant said the process of unlocking has started and priority should be given to resume economic activities.

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"The lockdown was initially imposed to create awareness and educate people about coronavirus. That phase has passed now," he said.

As on Friday, Goa has recorded 2,151 cases of Covid-19, including nine deaths and 1,347 recoveries.