India News | Goa: Raj Bhavan to Remain Closed for Visitors Till Jan 23 Amid Rising COVID Cases
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, Raj Bhavan in Goa will remain closed to visitors for one week, until January 23, Gaurish J Shankhwalker, Joint Secretary to Governor informed on Monday.
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 17 (ANI): In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, Raj Bhavan in Goa will remain closed to visitors for one week, until January 23, Gaurish J Shankhwalker, Joint Secretary to Governor informed on Monday.
The official letter by Shankhwalker read: "In view of rising COVID-19 cases and as many staff of Raj Bhavan having been tested positive, it has been decided that Raj Bhavan will remain closed to visitors for one week until 23/1/2022."
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He also added that all letters, files and correspondence will be received only at the Main Gate of the Bhavan.
"In case of any exigencies or urgent matters, the visitors/public may contact the Office of Raj Bhavan for further guidance in the matter," the letter further read.
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Presently, there are 21,381 active COVID cases in the state, according to the data of the Union Health Ministry. (ANI)
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