Shopping malls, religious places, hotels, and restaurants are now set to reopen in most states from today (i.e. Temples, shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants had already started the preparation for following safety measures in the wake of the pandemic, once the guidelines were announced. The Health Ministry had also released the standard operating procedure (SOPs) for malls, restaurants, and hotels as they plan to open these establishments under relaxed guidelines from today. The ministry also asked hotels and restaurant owners to encourage a contactless mode of ordering and digital payments using e-wallets. Hence, all religious establishments and places of worship will continue to remain closed in Odisha till June 30.

Source: dna June 08, 2020 04:41 UTC