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Coronavirus Threat: More Shops In Bhubaneswar Asked To Down Shutters

Bhubaneswar: To contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday ordered for closure of different types of shops in the Odisha capital until further orders.

Extending the Odisha government’s directive for stand-alone restaurants, bars, coffee shops, canteens and eateries, the BMC has decided to close down jewellery showrooms and shops, electronic appliances showrooms and shops, four wheeler/automobile/bicycle showrooms, sports item and equipment showrooms, furniture showrooms and godowns, shoes and bags showrooms, marble/tile godowns, watch showrooms and shops, home paint shops and godowns, books and magazine stores and gift item/invitation card stores 

The Zonal Deputy Commissioners have been asked ensure that the directive is strictly followed in their respective areas.

The shops selling food items such as groceries, vegetables, meat, chicken, egg and other essential daily need items will have to maintain the two-metre distance among the customers and staff, the BMC order said.

OB Bureau

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