As Sundargarh district has turned into a coronavirus hotspot in the State, a lockdown would be imposed in Badagaon panchayat of the district.
The decision was taken following two persons of the area succumbing to the virus in two days. As per the Badagaon Sarpanch, lockdown would be imposed in the panchayat from April 15 to 17.
All shops, except those selling essential commodities, would remain closed during the period. Besides, the weekly market in the area scheduled on April 15 and 18 would be closed.
Notably, besides the two deaths, the panchayat has reported more than 50 positives cases within a week.
Meanwhile, in the worst-hit Nuapada district, the National College was shut following three positive cases were detected in the educational institution.
As per a notice issued by the National College Principal, a teaching staff and another non-teaching staff member of the college have tested positive for the virus following which it was decided to close the college for three days with effect from April 15 to 17.The college was shut as part of precautionary measures to prevent further spread of deadly virus on the campus.Nuapada registered 104 Covid-19 positive cases on Wednesday.