India News | COVID-19: Goa Issues Order on Holi, Easter, Upcoming Festivals
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Goa government on Friday issued guidelines for Holi, Easter, Eid and Shab-e-Barat in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases in some of its neighbouring states, officials said.
Panaji, Mar 26 (PTI) The Goa government on Friday issued guidelines for Holi, Easter, Eid and Shab-e-Barat in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases in some of its neighbouring states, officials said.
An order issued by Under Secretary (Health) Gautami Parmekar said that local restrictions have been imposed in the celebration of festivals like Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr as contained in the SOP of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It said authorities will ensure public celebrations and gatherings, congregations during these upcoming festivals are not allowed in public places, grounds, markets etc.
It asked district collectors and police to ensure compliance.
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