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Casinos In Goa To Run Full Capacity?

On Wednesday, 3rd March 2022, Goa Chief Minister (CM) Pramod Sawant reportedly said he will take a decision on the recommendations given by the expert committee on allowing all economic activities in the state. As per news reports, the dipping COVID-19 positivity rate would allow casinos, and movie halls to function at full capacity. The state government’s expert committee for COVID-19 management has recommended 100% functional capacity for all economic activities.

As per a news report by ANI, Goa CM said, “In view of less positivity rate #COVID19 cases, the expert committee has advised resuming economic activities with 100% capacity. The govt will take the decision by tomorrow & will resume the activities including casinos.”

In view of less positivity rate #COVID19 cases, the expert committee has advised resuming economic activities with 100% capacity. The govt will take the decision by tomorrow & will resume the activities including casinos: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant pic.twitter.com/uNdtNX3Ffw

— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2022

The state government’s health department released the official numbers for COVID-19 cases. As per this report, Goa recorded only 16 new COVID-19 cases and three casualties. along with a positivity rate of 1.3%. Sawant also mentioned that Goa’s COVID-19 cases stood at 2,45,056 cases in all while the toll stood at 3,825.

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While the state plans to open the economic avenues, restrictions for travellers are still in place. All travellers need to show a negative COVID-19 test report. This report should be issued not more than 48 hours before travelling to the state. If you fail to produce a negative COVID-19 report, they will have to undergo a mandatory test which will cost them ₹2,000. 

In December 2021, casinos were allowed to operate at 50% capacity whilst following the state governments’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). For more such daily news, keep reading GutshotMagazine.com. Follow us on our social handles Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, and Telegram.

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