Goa extends COVID curfew till September 13
The Goa government has extended the ongoing COVID-induced curfew till September 13, officials said on Sunday. The curfew was first imposed on May 9 this year and has been extended several times since then.
The state administration, in a notification, announced the extension of the curfew till 7 am on September 13.
“As part of the curfew, the state government has retained the restrictions currently in force,” a senior official said.
The state government had earlier opened most activities in the state with several restrictions, but casinos are yet to open.
Goa COVID Curfew ExtendedWhat is allowed, what is not
- Casinos, auditoriums, community halls, water parks, amusement parks will remain closed.
- River cruises are also not allowed.
- Spas and massage parlors will also remain closed.
- Cinema halls are allowed to function with 50% capacity.
- Schools are closed for students. However, permission to conduct school examinations and competitive examinations will be given with the approval of the government.
- Social/political/sports/entertainment/educational/cultural, wedding ceremonies and other gatherings, more than 50% of the venue’s capacity shall be prohibited.
- Bars and restaurants can operate at 50 per cent capacity from 7 am to 11 pm.
- Indoor gyms can open at 50 per cent capacity.
- Sports complexes (indoor or outdoor) will remain open without spectators.
Meanwhile, according to the health department, Goa recorded 72 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Sunday, while 89 patients were cured.
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