Goa’s tourism industry should be allowed to operate under these protocols, says minister

The state Ports Minister Michael Lobo has announced that Goa tourism industry will become active again only after the lockdown is lifted and the pandemic Coronavirus is under complete control in India.
The minister also said that mass assemblies should not be permitted in Goa for the upcoming months to check the transmission of COVID-19. Goa thrives primarily on the tourism business, and sees tourists from India and abroad, who visit the coastal state to explore and enjoy its beaches, spice plantations etc.

According to the statement given by the minister, Goa’s government cannot open its state borders even after the lockdown period is over. It would only be after the government is assured about the strict abidance of health protocols, that the decision to resume tourism industry businesses in the state can be taken.

News has it that when the government of Goa permits the tourism industry to restart operations, everyone entering the state via airport, railway or road will be allowed entry only after going through a mandatory health check-up.

Private labs may be deployed to perform COVID-19 tests of the entrants, and only those who test negative will be allowed entry.

Michael Lobo is a BJP MLA, in-charge of Calangute constituency in North Goa district. The above suggestions will be presented by him before Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, on April 14.

Meanwhile, news has it that Goa’s ministers have been asking the government to extend the lockdown in the state till April 30.