To check the spread of coronavirus, the Nayagarh town has been declared shutdown for two days on September 28 and 29. The town would be sanitised during the shutdown, said the district Collector.The district has so far reported 4,494 Covid cases and 20 deaths due to the virus.
In a similar move, a ban has been imposed on all roadside food stalls in Jharsuguda district for 15 days from Friday.
Earlier on Wednesday, almost half of the Jharsuguda town was declared containment zone.A notification issued by the district administration said all food stalls like fast food, Gupchup, bakery and other products would remain closed for 15 days until further notice. The shopkeepers would be provided compensation of Rs 2,500 each after 15 days.