The Odisha government on Sunday (May 2) announced a 14-day lockdown in the state owing to the spike in the COVID-19 caseload. The lockdown will remain in force with effect from May 5 till May 19, 2021, informed the State Information & Public Relation Department. "There shall be lockdown throughout the state with effect from May 5, 2021 (Wednesday) till 5 am of May 19, 2021 (Wednesday)," the order stated. People will be allowed to purchase essential items within 500-metre radius of their residences between 6 am and 12 pm, according to the official order. "The lockdown is primarily aimed at regulating the movement of common people.

Source: dna May 02, 2021 04:30 UTC