After Ganjam on Sunday, the district administration of Jajpur on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC to avoid spreading of COVID-19.
Besides, leaves of all Government employees in the district were cancelled.
The Baruni Snana at the Baitarani river side that was scheduled to be held on March 21 has also been cancelled. Following the prohibitory orders, gathering of more than five persons at one place in the district has been restricted.
Meanwhile, leaves of Government officials in Bhadrak and Rayagada districts have also been cancelled.
As part of precautionary measures, the Ganjam administration has clamped Section 144 in the district. On Monday, the district Collector and the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) Commissioner ordered closure of all shopping malls and showrooms in Brahmapur to curb spreading of the highly infectious virus.
The Puri district administration also cancelled the leaves of all Government employees till March 31. Puri Collector Balwant Singh said no employee would be allowed to leave the district headquarters till this deadline.
As per the directive, the Government offices would remain open on all holidays during the period and no leave application would be granted.
Meanwhile, police personnel along with officials of RTO and Health Department are engaged for checking all vehicles en route to the pilgrim town at the tollgate in Pipili. The Collector has asked the officials to return the vehicles and passengers from Pipili if required.
Leaves of Government employees in Khordha, Gajapati, Rayagada and Jharsuguda districts have also been cancelled.