BHUBANESWAR: In response to a significant rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, including Omicron cases, the Odisha government has placed new restrictions and ordered the closure of schools to prevent the virus from spreading further.

P.K. Jena, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), has announced the state government's new instructions, which will take effect on January 7 (5 a.m.) and last till February 1. (5 a.m.). Jena stated that all schools and colleges up to and including class 12 will be closed. All such educational institutions, on the other hand, are urged to organise online video teaching and learning methods for students in grades 10 and 12.

With the consent of parents and in accordance with Covid standards, the educational institution can hold doubt-clearing classes in small groups. All examinations including the summative examinations would resume, Jena added. He also stated that all Anganwadi Centers would be closed.

Every day, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., a night curfew will be imposed in all of the state's urban areas. The SRC stated that automobiles will not be moved unless there are urgent circumstances that need the provision of adequate evidence.

Malls and shopping complexes will have to operate with a reduced number of customers. The mall owner will have to ensure that persons entering malls are adequately inspected for temperature, correct use of masks and physical distance, he further noted.

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