With the number of new Covid-19 cases in Goa reducing by the day to the present level of around 100 and less per day, Goa seems to be well-poised to regain the earlier coveted position of being one of the few states to be in the privileged ‘Green zone’ during the pandemic. An enviable position indeed, when several other states like Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana and others are witnessing a spike and preparing for a probable second wave of Covid-19 cases. One, however, hopes it is not too early to shout till we are totally out of the woods. The festive season is on, and as usual, a large number of tourists is expected to tour Goa during the Christmas“New Year fortnight. So let us be extra cautious by observing all the State regulations and SOPs. The tourism department has done well by cancelling the three-day annual EDM festival in December. So has the church by doing away with the huge gatherings during the 9- day novena services and on the feast day of Goa’s patron, Saint Francis Xavier, on December 3, by having only online masses and adorations.
