There is a lot of talk about the coronavirus spread across the world on social media. On Saturday, a person has been arrested for posting fake news on social media on coronavirus in Rayagada, Odisha. The person was identified as Satyanarayana Samal (32). Police said that the accused had posted on Facebook that a person infected with coronavirus has been admitted to the district hospital. However, this news turned out to be false.
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A case has been registered against the accused under sections 153A, 504, 507 and 505 (1) (b). The Government of Odisha has declared COVID-19 as a 'disaster' under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to adequately empower public authorities to deal with the spread of coronoids.
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CM Naveen Patnaik announced that all non-essential official ceremonies like seminars, workshops, and conferences have been canceled. Religious functions such as social ceremonies and gatherings, wedding receptions and parties will be regulated by local authorities. Movies, swimming pools and gyms in the state will remain closed till 31 March.
