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Hit hard by COVID-19, Goa's tourism industry hopes for revivalGoa government has extended till May 31 the coronavirus-induced curfew in the state.
Goa government ramps up bed capacity at hospitals as COVID-19 cases riseThe super-speciality block of the hospital will be converted into a COVID-19 hospital to cater to the increasing number of infected patient...
COVID-19: Goa CM rules out lockdown, prefers strict restrictions"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that imposition of a lockdown should be the last option. Lockdown will not control coronavirus. We h...
Get tested for COVID-19 ahead of session: Goa Speaker to MLAsGoa Legislative Assembly Speaker Rajesh Patnekar told reporters on Thursday the MLAs should get tested themselves for COVID-19 as they are ...
More lockdown relaxations may be announced in Goa, says CM Pramod SawantHe said the state had controlled the virus outbreak effectively and all cases now were of people who had come from outside. The state has 2...
Goa wants testing of air passengers, virus-free certificatesThe state, which saw a fresh wave of coronavirus cases this month, is gearing up for resumption of domestic air traffic from May 25 with 15...
COVID-19: Goa seeks permission for antibody testing for flyersTaking to Twitter, Rane said he had requested the ICMR and Civil Aviation Ministry to permit coronavirus antibody testing for passengers, w...
Goa to greet visitors with coronavirus testPeople tested negative will be given a certificate. The tests will be done using Truenat kits that are used for tuberculosis testing becaus...
COVID-19: Goa govt makes wearing of masks compulsoryIn a statement issued, the government said that action will be taken against those who violate the order. "Wearing masks is compulsory at p...
Edwin Gomes: The face of Goa's response to novel coronavirusGoa began with an absolute disadvantage - it didn't have a testing facility in the state, nor a trained microbiologist for RNA extraction. ...
No active COVID-19 case in Goa, all 7 patients dischargedAll Covid-19 patients in the state have been discharged, state health minister said.
Coronavirus: Goa might become green zone by Apr 17, says CM Pramod SawantOut of the total two districts in the state, South Goa has already been declared a "green zone".
Coronavirus scare: Air India appeals to passengers of 4 flights operated in March to quarantine themselvesIn an appeal to passengers who were onboard these flights, the airline said it has got the information that three passengers who travelled ...
Goa beaches, streets empty as people support 'Janata curfew'Except for the essential services, everything else including bus services, commercial establishments, restaurants, markets and places of wo...
Norway national didn't test coronavirus positive: Goa ministerGoa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday said a Norway national in the state has tested positive for novel coronavirus but shortly a...
GMPF appeals for resumption of mining after completion of two-year ban in Goa"With both the mining and tourism sectors witnessing a bleak future, full scale mining operations should immediately commence," GMPF said i...
As coronavirus scare spreads, Goa beaches wear deserted lookThe coronavirus scare in several countries across the world has started affecting tourism in Goa, with crowds at its famed beaches thinning...