<p>Goa remained completely shut on Wednesday following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a complete nationwide lockdown for 21 days to contain the spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>Except for hospitals and pharmacies, all other establishments in the coastal state remained closed with police patrolling the streets to ensure people do not venture out of their homes.</p>.<p>The state government has appealed to people to stay indoors, and assured that all arrangements will be made to provide groceries at their doorsteps.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said those who want to help the government during this time as volunteers can approach their nearest police station.</p>.<p>The volunteers would be screened for infection and then only allowed to provide help in delivering the essentials items to people.</p>.<p>Those who misuse the passes issued to them by the government to work in this period would be punished severely, he said.</p>.<p>The state government has also asked the fair price owners to approach their respective deputy collector's office and get the permission for home delivery of essential items.</p>.<p>No coronavirus case has been reported from the state so far. </p>
<p>Goa remained completely shut on Wednesday following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a complete nationwide lockdown for 21 days to contain the spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>Except for hospitals and pharmacies, all other establishments in the coastal state remained closed with police patrolling the streets to ensure people do not venture out of their homes.</p>.<p>The state government has appealed to people to stay indoors, and assured that all arrangements will be made to provide groceries at their doorsteps.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said those who want to help the government during this time as volunteers can approach their nearest police station.</p>.<p>The volunteers would be screened for infection and then only allowed to provide help in delivering the essentials items to people.</p>.<p>Those who misuse the passes issued to them by the government to work in this period would be punished severely, he said.</p>.<p>The state government has also asked the fair price owners to approach their respective deputy collector's office and get the permission for home delivery of essential items.</p>.<p>No coronavirus case has been reported from the state so far. </p>