In goa, most of covid-19 cases are mainly in the Vasco area, and people from the area, and others visiting the area are facing discrimination and harassment. For example, herald newspaper reported that the health department allegedly asked its employee to take 15 days leave if he wishes to attend vasco wedding.

In another case, a reporter whose would be wife was from vasco, found that people were not willing to attend his wedding when they found that his wife was from vasco.