Several states, including Odisha, Rajasthan and Mizoram, introduced measures to curb overcrowding in public places amid rising coronavirus ...
Several states, including Odisha, Rajasthan and Mizoram, introduced measures to curb overcrowding in public places amid rising coronavirus cases in the country. India’s Union health ministry has confirmed 315 cases so far, and four people have been killed.
In Odisha, the Naveen Patnaik-led administration has announced a week-long lockdown of around 40% of the state between March 22 and March 29, reported The Economic Times. A full lockdown will be observed from 7 am to 9 pm in Cuttack, Khurdha, Kendrapada, Ganjam and Angul districts, including towns such as Puri, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Balasore, Jajpur Road, Jajpur Town and Bhadrak.
Medical services, grocery shops, and stores selling other essential commodities along with restaurants for takeaways and home deliveries will be allowed. However, only public transport will be allowed on the streets, while railway and bus stations, and airports will function normally.
“There is no cure for this virus,” said Patnaik in a video appeal. “The only cure is prevention...Time has come for us to take the extraordinary step and sacrifice, to protect our state and our people. I humbly request you to stay at home and come out only for basic services.” The areas were identified after reviewing the location of 3,200 people who returned from other countries, reported The Hindu. Pension and...
