Goa Raj Bhavan shutdowns for a week after staff test positive

In the view of rising Covid-19 cases, Goa Raj Bhavan will remain closed for the visitors for one week until January 23, Joint Secretary to Governor Gaurish J. Shankhwalker informed on Monday.

"In view of rising Covid-19 cases and many staff of Raj Bhavan testing positive, it has been decided that the Raj Bhavan will remain closed to visitors for one week until January 23, 2022," the statement said.

"All letters, files and correspondence will be received only at the main gate. In case of any exigencies or urgent matters, the visitors/public may contact the office at Raj Bhavan for further guidance in the matter," it added.

Goa has been witnessing a steep rise in Covid cases over the last few weeks. On Sunday, Goa reported 3,232 new cases Covid-19 cases. In the past 24 hours, the disease claimed the lives of 7 people in the coastal state. Out of the seven, six weren't vaccinated while one had received both the doses.