The Goa government on August 1 extended till August 9 the ongoing Covid-induced curfew in the State. The previous curfew deadline was scheduled to finish on August 2. The Goa administration issued the extension order, which reads that all the COVID-19-related restrictions will continue in the State and no fresh relaxation has been granted. 

The coastal State on August 1 reported 59 fresh coronavirus positive cases and one death, taking the tally to 1,71,205 and the toll to 3,148, the health department said. During previous curbs, the coastal state government had said that the malls and shops are permitted to remain open from 7 am to 6 pm. Gymnasiums were allowed to function with 50 percent capacity. Additionally, saloons and outdoor sports complexes and stadiums were also allowed to reopen in the state. The previous order also stated that religious places in Goa can reopen, but more than 15 people can gather. 

The COVID-induced curfew was first imposed in the state on May 9 and was later extended from time to time as per the coronavirus situation in the coastal state. 

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