Goa: Colleges, educational institutions can now hold physical classes

Panaji: The Goa government, Sunday permitted colleges, educational institutions and coaching classes to hold physical classes from Monday.

Schools up to Class XII will continue to remain closed, the government said.

The state-level curfew has been extended till August 23.

The state government also permitted gatherings including entertainment, political, social, and marriage functions with up to 50% of the hall or venue capacity.

In the revised curfew what remains closed are casinos, auditoriums, river cruises, spa and massage parlors, cinema halls and multiplexes, as well as weekly markets.

A negative Covid RT-PCR report for those entering the state from Kerala is still mandatory.

In the August 1 revised curfew order, the state government allowed bars and restaurants to continue operations till 11 pm with a 50% capacity.

Panchayat and municipal markets, stores in shopping malls and fish markets, gyms and swimming pools can function with 50% capacity.

Indoor and outdoor sports complexes too were allowed to operate, but without spectators.