Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Amid Omicron Scare and in view of the rising cases and as per the circular issued by Govt of Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that state shall be testing all international passengers on arrival, travelling from High risk countries as well as Non-high risk countries.
“In view of the rising cases and as per the circular issued by Govt of Goa, we shall be testing all international passengers on arrival, travelling from High risk countries as well as Non-high risk countries,” said Rane
He further said earlier they we use to test only 2% of the passengers travelling from non high-risk countries. However, the Government of Goa has now taken a decision in public interest to test all international passengers.
“The government of Goa has approved capping of Rapid RT PCR test at the cost of ₹1500, until further review,” he added
In order to contain the COVID-19 spread, the Goa government has announced new restrictions amid the Omicron scare. Casinos, cinema halls, auditoriums, river cruises, water parks and entertainment parks will operate at a maximum of 50% capacity.
The government said that fully vaccinated or those possessing negative COVID certificates will be permitted entry into the state.
For inter-state movement of vehicles, the government said, “Two drivers and one helper per goods vehicle (will be permitted). However, the police or the other authorities will have to scan such persons with thermal guns to see whether they display any symptoms and if they display any symptoms then the police or the other authorities should deny access to such persons within the state of Goa.”