After shutting the doors for tourists for months, Goa has finally reopened its doors for travellers. Have you been waiting to chill on the beaches of Goa? You will now be able to do so while following some COVID-19 protocols. The surge in the Delta variant cases has forced the government to impose certain rules and regulations despite reopening the state for tourism again. As per the latest update, people travelling from Kerala to Goa will need to produce a negative RT-PCR report. Also, they will have to undergo a quarantine of five days. Students and employees need to undergo institutional quarantine. Others must follow home quarantine. Earlier, Goa had started welcoming fully vaccinated tourists without COVID-negative reports.
No RT-PCR Report Required For Fully Vaccinated Visitors In Goa Except For Those From Kerala
Previously, Goa was allowing only fully vaccinated tourists with COVID-Negative test reports. Now fully vaccinated visitors, be it tourists or residents, can enter the state without any RT-PCR report, except for those coming from Kerala. Only those who have completed at least 2 weeks after the administration of the 2nd dose will be considered fully vaccinated. Children aged above 2 will need RT-PCR tests. Children below 2 years of age will need to have the test done if they are symptomatic. Asymptomatic children below 2 years of age do not need to get tested. The Goa government is extremely alert and visitors are urged to wear a mask in all public areas including the beaches.
The Government Has Laid Down Guidelines For Tourism Activities
According to reports, Nilesh Shah, President of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) Goa said that Goa is ready to welcome tourists with open hearts. To ensure the safety of the locals as well as the tourists, the Goa government has put in place strict measures to follow. They have also laid down guidelines for all the tourism businesses.
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We have to wait till July & let number of cases go to zero. We’ll reopen Goa for tourists with proper screening. Both doses of vaccines & -ve RT-PCR report will be made mandatory for tourists for first three months after reopening of tourism in state: Goa Ports Min Michael Lobo pic.twitter.com/ms3FdXs4k4
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2021
Restaurants Are Open But Casinos Are Still Shut
Meanwhile, the Goa government extended the COVID-19 lockdown in the state for another week till August 30. However, there will be certain relaxations in place. The Goan administration is working towards unlocking the activities and businesses in a phased manner. The Government had already allowed social, political, entertainment, sports, academic, cultural gatherings, and marriages. While the restaurants and cafes in Goa are now open, the casinos, spas and massage parlours are yet to be opened.
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Restaurants is allowed till 9pm
And shops only till 7pm
Covid has affected economy first of all, then extensions of curfew and now the monsoons, the average earning goan is suffering to the core
Please consider shops till 9pm in your next decision @DrPramodPSawant— Stanford Fernandes (@Stanferns) July 18, 2021
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