Asia Gaming Brief<\/em>, he also stated that all educational institutions, discos, cinemas, gyms, and casinos must remain shut until April 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Chief Minister also urged local residents to avoid venturing outside of the state except under emergency conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has not been significantly impacted by the virus, with only 156 confirmed cases and three deaths to date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goa has also taken similar steps, and on Saturday took the decision to close all casinos as part of a wide-range of measures announced by the government to combat the spread of Coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All casinos, education institutes, gyms, spas, pubs, clubs, public swimming pools and theatres in Goa will remain closed until 31 March 2020, although restaurants and malls can remain open.
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