A viral video shows a massive crowd of tourists near Baga Beach in North Goa, completely oblivious of the Covid-19 protocol.

This was Baga Beach in Goa ,last night. Please take the Covid scenario seriously. This is a Royal welcome to the Covid wave 👋 Mostly tourists. pic.twitter.com/mcAdgpqFUO

— HermanGomes_journo (@Herman_Gomes) January 2, 2022

Massive influx of tourists in Goa amid the surge in Covid cases has triggered cause for alarm. The positivity rate in the state has shot past the 10% mark. Which means 10 out of every 100 people tested are turning out to be positive indicating the fast rate at which infections are spreading.

"This is a Royal welcome to the Covid wave. Mostly tourists," the Twitter user, @Herman_Gomes, posted.