As a measure to check the coronavius outbreak, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has ordered closure of various types of shops in the city in which large numbers of customers gather until further orders.
All standalone restaurants, bars, coffee shops, canteens, eateries of all kinds where a large number of people dine and congregate would remain closed. This apart, jewellery showrooms and shops, electronic appliances showrooms and shops, four wheeler/automobile/bicycle showrooms, sports item and equipment showrooms, furniture showrooms and godowns, shoes and bags showrooms, marble/tile godowns, watch showrooms and shops, home paint shops and godowns, books and magazine stores and gift item/invitation card stores would also remain closed.
The BMC has directed the Zonal Deputy Commissioners to ensure closing of such shops, stores and godowns in thir respective areas.
Shops selling food items such as groceries, vegetables, meat, chicken, egg and other essential daily need items would have to maintain social distancing of two meters among the customers and staffs of the shops as well, the order said.