International travellers to be tested on arrival in Goa

Amid a surge of Covid cases in the coastal state, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday said that the government had made it mandatory for all foreigners — irrespective of whether they are travelling from high risk or non high risk countries — arriving in Goa to be subject to Covid testing.

“In view of the rising cases and as per the circular issued by the government of Goa, we shall be testing all international passengers on arrival, travelling from high risk countries as well as non-high risk countries”, the Health Minister said.

“Earlier, we tested only 2 percent of passengers travelling from non-high-risk countries. However, the government of Goa has now taken a decision in public interest to test all international passengers,” he added.