PANJIM, June 1 -- With stringent COVID-19 testing measures being put in place in the State, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday said that it is time that tourism activities, which is a major economic contributor, restart in the coastal State.
Since January till May 30, Goa had 70 confirmed cases of coronavirus, of which 42 people have recovered, with 28 active cases.
Stating that we have to live with COVID-19, Rane said that Goa has an excellent opportunity to bounce back in tourism sector.
"We need economic activity and Goa is known as tourist destination. People look at Goa as international tourism destination," Rane said adding that tourism industry is the largest economy generating sector of the State.
"We are confident that as...