Bhubaneswar: The state of the state said Saturday said the mall, theater and park could be reopened since Sunday, while leaving it to the district government and Kurin authority to make a decision to allow visitors to places of worship.
Temple and other religious places have been closed for worshipers since July 5.
However, the government decided to continue at night at 8pm to 6 in the morning throughout the state and shutdown weekend in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri – the biggest urban conglomerate In the state with a population of more than 25 lakh and that explains most new infections – until the end of August.
Announced the state revision guidelines to open or raise restrictions in August, Pradeep Kumar Special Assistance Commissioner Jena said, “New infections have become almost neglected in 27 of the 30 regencies, with the exception of Khurda, Cuttack and Puri.
However, the situation in these three districts Not worrying.
Covid situation is widely under control and infection falls.
Government guidelines are intended to achieve a balance between life and livelihoods in the midst of possible third wave predictions.
“According to new guidelines, malls, theaters and restaurants, bars and dhabas will be permitted for operate with 50% seating capacity.
People can also visit the sea coast, entering which has so far been restricted to them.
However, adult visitors to these places in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri need to produce a double-dose vaccination certificate to be allowed to enter.
Museums, tourist attractions, zoos, monuments, and swimming pools are also allowed to reopen.
Khurda (the Bhubaneswar is part), Cuttack and Puri contributed 46% of the current total active case (7,651 from 16,384).
While the level of the country’s average test in the past week is less than 3%, namely Khurda (7.55%), cuttack (4.71%) and castle (4.58%) remained relatively higher.
The government asked Jagannath and the administration of the Lingaraj temple to decide the reopening of the two temples.
The source said the Temple Authority would immediately conduct consultations with various stakeholders for the reopening date.
The district administration will decide to allow worshipers to places of worship in their jurisdiction.
Educational institutions must function according to the guidelines issued by the department concerned.
The government also allows interstate bus transportation services, which are suspended until now.
The number of guests at the wedding meeting will continue to be limited to 25 and for the funeral to 20 in August, while no community parties will be permitted, the word guide.
Meanwhile, the state added 1,578 new infections in the last 24 hours.
Health Authority confirmed 68 deaths again that took the total fatality to 5,902.
The country has reported 1,884 Covid deaths in July, which is highest in every month since the plague of pandemic, thanks to a delayed death case audit.