Odisha relaxes lockdown restrictions in the state

The state released orders to relax lockdown restrictions with a different set of relaxations for various districts based on their test positivity rates and case growth.

Odisha is easing its lockdown restrictions with caution. Image for representation (File photo | EPS)

The State government on Wednesday extended the partial lockdown by 15 days till July 16 with a different set of relaxations for districts - designated Category A and B on the basis of their test positivity rate and case growth. Unlock process has been accelerated in Category A districts with focus on phased return to normalcy

Category A districts
Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri and Rayagada

Relaxations

• Shops and businesses to open from 6 am to 6 pm
• No weekend shutdown
• Inter-district and intra-district public transport
• Opening of weekly and daily haats
• Autorickshaws and cabs with two passengers
• Street food joints (only takeaways)
• Barbershops
• Outdoor, indoor film shooting

Restrictions

• Night curfew from 6 pm to 6 am
• Shopping malls, spas, beauty parlours, gyms
• Curbs on marriages, funerals and social functions continue
• Religious places, educational institutions, coaching centres remain closed

Category b districts
Nayagarh, Puri, Khurda, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Balasore

Restrictions

• Weekend curfew to remain in place
• Night curfew from 6 pm to 6 am
• Daily, weekly haats to remain closed
• Public transport, cab, autorickshaw operations
• Curbs on marriage, funeral, social gatherings
• Religious places, schools, educational institutions

Relaxations

• Shops, business activities allowed from 6 am to 2 pm 
• Street food vendors (only takeaway)
• Outdoor shootings