Goa govt to set up smart kiosks at Mormugao Port Trust to scan seafarers for COVID-19

Goa State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday announced that the state government would be installing 'smart kiosks' at Mormugao Port Trust as a measure to intensify testing for COVID-19 in the state.

"We are installing Smart Kiosks at Mormugao Port Trust to intensify testing facilities for the seafarers before they exit the port," he said in a post on his Facebook page.

He added: "This machinery to test samples for COVID-19 will help strengthen our fight against the virus and protect the citizens of the state."

Along with the message, he also shared a picture of the kiosk highlighting its features which include spot testing of seafarers at Mormugao Port Trust; disinfecting kiosk and surrounding areas and IR temperature guns.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Goa has seven COVID-19 cases, all of whom have recovered from the disease.

( With inputs from ANI )

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