DECLARATION
The State Cabinet met on 13.03.2020 declared COVID-19 as a ‘disaster’ for the State under the provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The COVID-19 Odisha Regulations, 2020 approved.
An amount of Rs.200 Crore has been earmarked to augment the Public Health Response Fund to combat the threat of the pandemic and for making required expenditure.
- All educational institutions shall remain closed till 31.03.2020 except for holding examinations.
- Non-essential official gatherings such as seminars, workshops, conferences are to be cancelled.
- Only Examinations are to be held as per schedule.
- Cinema Halls, swimming pools and gyms are to be closed till 31.03.2020.
- Social gatherings and assemblies like religious functions, marriage receptions, parties etc. are to be regulated by local authorities.
All of us should ruthlessly practice social distancing.
Strict action against rumour mongers.
Personal appeal of Honble CM -
This is an opportunity for Odias to stop spitting Paan.
