The resumption of bars and restaurants in the state has led businessmen to anticipate “considerable tourism” during the end of the year.
The President of Goa Hotel & Restaurant Associations said: “It is a welcome gesture from the government. By November or December, we hope to have a sizeable tourism business in Goa. “
“Bars and restaurants can now be opened, although all standard operating procedures and guidelines will need to be followed. Restaurants, markets and all other places will need to follow social distancing as per MHA guidelines,” the minister said previously. principal, Pramod Sawant.
The Interior Ministry announced last week the new guidelines for the Unblock 4 plan. According to the guidelines, the blockade will extend in the country until September 30. However, the lockdown will only be strictly enforced in the containment zones, he said.
“Since September 1, Unlock 4 started, the previous tests were mandatory for those who wanted to enter Goa. But now they will not be mandatory, if someone is symptomatic, the person can get tested in the state. There are also no restrictions on interstate movement of people, vehicles, “added Sawant.
In a major development, the metropolitan railway will be able to operate from September 7 in a staggered manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) / Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with MHA, the statement said.
Social, academic, sports, entertainment, cultural, religious, political functions and other congregations will be allowed in the country with a cap of 100 people, as of September 21, he said.
Movie theater, swimming pools, theaters and similar places to remain closed. However, the open-air cinemas may open from September 21.
India underwent a full national lockdown since March 25 to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in the country. In an attempt to restore normalcy, the MHA has been issuing a series of guidelines in its mission “Unblock India.” The country’s Unblocking process had begun on June 1 with the gradual reopening of commercial, social, religious and other activities to reactivate the economy.
Meanwhile, Goa reported 414 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total infection count in the state to 17,418, a health department official said.
With nine people succumbing to the infection, the number rose to 192, he said.
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