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COVID-19 Lockdown: Odisha Govt To Lodge Migrant Workers In School, Hostel Buildings

Bhubaneswar: Taking note of the influx of migrant workers from the neighbouring states amid COVID-19, the Odisha government has decided to accommodate these home-bound workers in school and hostel buildings.

In a letter to all district collectors, municipal commissioners and municipality authorities, principal secretary, Home, Sanjeev Chopra has asked them to use the closed-down schools and hostel as temporary shelters to house these workers and ensure that all necessary amenities are made available to them during their stay till the end of the lockdown period.

Besides, he has also directed them to ensure social distancing among the labourers.

OB Bureau

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