As the Covid-19 lockdown ended in the country on Sunday, the Odisha Government issued guidelines of ‘Unlock-1’ that began on Monday.
Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy said the number of positive cases in the State would increase in coming days with huge numbers of migrants returning to the State through various means of communication. As many as 4,26,504 people have returned to the State so far through flights, trains and buses.
“The fight against Covid-19 fight is not going to end soon. We have to stay ready for every situation. The Chief Minister has already said that the month of June is very crucial,” Tripathy said.
In view of the possible rise in positive cases, the State Government has issued guidelines of Unlock-1, said he.
Services to be restricted:
Schools, colleges and other educational institutions to remain shut till July 31.
Cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools and shopping malls will remain closed till June 30.
Political and social gatherings and entry of people into religious institutions will be restricted till June 30.
Services to be allowed:
Hotels with 30 % guestsRestaurants with only takeaway facilitiesHospitals, medicines shops and other essential services allowed
The Chief Secretary said persons aged above 65 years, children aged below 10 years, persons with co-morbidities and pregnant women have been strictly asked to remain indoors because of their vulnerability.
Besides, DGP Abhay said the 7 pm-7 am curfew would continue in the State though the Centre has relaxed the curfew as 9 pm to 5 am. “People have become negligent following easing of lockdown. We will begin enforcement against the people found violating mask-wearing and social distancing norms,” he added.