People reaching state to pick between Covid-19 test or home quarantine: Goa

The cost of the Covid-19 test charged by the state government is Rs 2,000 and would have to be borne by the incoming passenger

The Goa government on Saturday said that the people coming to the state by air, rail or road route will have the option to either undergo a paid Covid-19 test at the entry point or undergo a 14-day home quarantine.

"The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be uniform for road, rail and air passengers. After the thermal screening, passengers can either opt for a Covid-19 test or a 14-day quarantine at home. They can choose between the two options, through a self-declaration form which will be given to them during the journey," said the State Health Secretary Nila Mohanan in