As Covid cases started surging in Odisha Capital and Khurda District, BMC on Thursday issued advisory making wearing of Mask compulsory at public places in the area under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
As per fresh guidelines issued by BMC Commisioner
All citizens residing within BMC area as well as outside citizens coming to BMC area or present in BMC area shall have to wear mask appropriately while moving out and while in public places.
All citizens have to maintain social distancing of 2 metre among themselves at all times in public places.
All malls/shops/store owners will ensure social distancing of 2 metres on their premises. The responsibility of maintenance of social distancing lies with the owner.
People are advised to maintain hand hygiene frequently and observe appropriate coughing/sneezing etiquette at all times.
They will refrain from spitting in public places
The CEO/managers/head of the government as well as private offices will ensure that their employees are observing COVID appropriate behaviour mentioned above on their office premises
The advisory also warned that violation of the restrictions will attract penal provisions of the Odisha COVID-19 Regulations and amendments made time to time.
Meanwhile, 155 COVID positive cases has been reported in the last 24 hours, with Khurda district among highest 69 positive cases during the period.
