COVID-19 | Goa loosens its rules – What is permitted and what is prohibited

The state added 164 additional instances on the day, bringing the total number of cases to 167,436. It also resulted in four deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 3,073.

On July 4, the Goa government announced a week-long extension of the COVID-19 curfew across the state until July 12, as well as a few relaxations in restrictions.

The state added 164 additional instances on the day, bringing the total number of cases to 167,436. It also resulted in four deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 3,073.

On July 4, state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced relaxations, which will last till July 12.

• Social, political, and cultural meetings were limited to 100 persons, or half of the venue’s capacity.
• Up to 100 persons or 50% of the venue capacity is allowed for weddings and other gatherings.
• Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., bars and restaurants are permitted to operate at 50% capacity.
• Buses are only permitted to run at 50% capacity for certain responsibilities and medical situations.
• Medical stores, pharmacies, and health-care facilities, as well as institutions, are permitted to operate.
• Shops in municipal or panchayat buildings are permitted to open between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• All products, excluding liquor, are eligible for home delivery.
• Banks, insurance companies, customs clearing companies, ATMs, and microfinance institutions are all permitted to operate.
• Retail, e-commerce, cold storage, and warehousing establishments that are part of the supply chain are permitted to operate.
• At-house canteens in approved organizations/companies that are solely open to in-house employees.
• Industries and activities linked to them are permitted.
• Construction activities, such as repair work and shops associated with this work, are permitted.
• Agricultural and agricultural-related activities are permitted.