Goa: Curfew extended, but cinema halls can open at 50% capacity

PANAJI: The state government on Sunday issued an order extending the curfew for another week till August 30, but allowed cinema halls and multiplexes with 50% capacity. The government also allowed the opening of entertainment zones within shopping malls.

On August 15, the government permitted colleges and educational and coaching institutions to hold physical classes.. However, schools up to Class XII continue to remain closed.
The state government also permitted gatherings including entertainment, political, social, and marriage functions with up to 50% of hall capacity.
In the August 1 curfew order, the state had allowed bars and restaurants to continue operations till 11pm with 50% capacity.
The state government has continued to make mandatory a negative Covid RT-PCR report for those entering the state from Kerala.
What remains closed in the revised curfew order are casinos, auditoriums, river cruises, spa and massage parlours, cinema halls and multiplexes, and weekly markets.
On July 11, as part of the relaxations, the government had allowed gyms and swimming pools to open with 50% capacity from July 12. Indoor and outdoor sports complexes too were allowed to operate, but without spectators.