Goa Reopens For Tourists: Here's Everything You Can And Can't Do While At The Beach Destination

After shutting the doors for tourists for months, Goa has finally reopened its doors for travellers. For all the beach lovers, the destionation is now open but you will have to follow some COVID-19 protocols.

COVID guidelines revised

The surge in the Delta variant cases has forced the government to impose certain rules and regulations despite reopening the state for tourism again.

Here are all the rules you need to know if you are visiting Goa right now.

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According to the recent advisory, you will need to carry a negative RT-PCR test report or show your vaccination certificate to enter Goa. Please note that only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter Goa with a COVID-19 negative test report. The Goa government is extremely alert and visitors are urged to wear a mask in all public areas including the beaches.

New SOP for tourists

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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Meanwhile, the Goa government extended the COVID-19 lockdown in the state for another week till August 16. 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 are yet to be opened.

COVID situation in Goa

On Friday, Goa logged 97 fresh cases of Covid-19, taking the total tally of infections in the state to to 1,71,705. The state saw 133 patients being discharged from hospitals, taking the count of recoveries to 1,67,556.

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The total death toll increased to 3,157 as one patient succumbed to the virus during the day. Now the Goa has 992 active Covid-19 cases. A total of 4,685 swab samples were tested during the day, raising the number of tests conducted in the state to 10,83,561.