Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Odisha government on Tiuesday imposed restrictions on the entry of outsiders into Lok Seva Bhawan.
According to the directive, only persons with extreme urgent matters can enter after obtaining necessary permission. Similarly, department meetings will be attended by a small number of people only.
The state government has been taking several precautionary measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The COVID-19 Odisha Regulations, 2020, will remain in fore till April 15, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had tweeted this morning.
Also, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in seven districts to prevent mass congregation of people.