On Friday, the Goa state government announced restrictions to be put on crowded places in the state. While these restrictions will be in place throughout the day and night, the administration has currently ruled out a complete night curfew. This is because crowds have been identified as the primary cause of the surge in Covid cases. Meanwhile, Goa reported 1,432 total cases and 2 fatalities in the past 24 hours, up from 971 cases in the previous day.

Seating capacity to be limited

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As per the government's order, public gatherings will be limited to 50% for indoor halls and a maximum of 100 people for outdoor venues and areas. These restrictions will be valid till January 26, upon which the situation will be analysed, and further action will be taken. Local authorities like the police and administrative officials have been instructed to strictly enforce these curbs starting from Saturday.

Positivity rate soars as 1 in 5 now infected

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The new curbs should help bring down the positivity rate in Goa, which now stands at 20%. The surge has been attributed to gatherings at markets, public meetings, political meetings etc., by the government. As such, political parties have also been urged not to hold any large meetings or rallies to campaign for the incoming assembly elections for the time being.