PANAJI: The State Government has advised all the housing colonies in the State not to convene meetings in private spaces, as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19.
The advisory issued by both North and South Goa Collectors has stated: "In view of prevailing situation in the Country due to the health emergency posed by COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by corona virus and in order to contain the spread of the said epidemic, certain measures are required to be taken."
"All the housing colonies are hereby advised not to convene meetings in the private spaces. In case of acute requirements, such meetings are to be held with necessary precautionary requirements of social distancing, face cover, hand hygiene and such other instructions and guidelines issued by the Department of Health from time to time," it stated.