No More Mandatory Quarantine For Travellers To Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Following Unlock 4.0, the Odisha government has done away with mandatory quarantine for those travelling to the state.

The August 31 notification issued by Special Relief Commissioner office does not mention anything about quarantine for travellers.

“Not mentioned means not needed,” explained a senior officer adding that quarantine is only mandatory for COVID patients and their close contacts.

“Activities that are not specifically prohibited/regulated/restricted are allowed subject to adherence to safety and health protocols and SOPs/guidelines issued by appropriate authorities,” the notification reads.

Earlier, quarantine was mandatory for travellers except for government officials, professionals, businessmen and any other person visiting Odisha on work and intending to exit the state by rail, road or air within 72 hours. Those returning within 72 hours of departure from Odisha were also exempted from it.

India will be opening up in phases during this month and night curfew and weekend shutdown have been lifted outside containment zones to boost the economy.

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Restaurants and bars have also been opened in Odisha.

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