Covid guidelines for January: Odisha prohibits picnics, imposes night curfew

Odisha Covid guidelines for January 2022: Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday released COVID-19 unlock guidelines for January 2022.

As per the guidelines issued by the Special Relief Commissioner’s office, night curfew will be in force in all urban areas from 10 PM to 5 AM. There shall be no movement of vehicles except for exigencies on production of proper evidence.
The guidelines stated picnic in parks, nature clubs, beaches and other picnic spots will not be allowed.

No educational institutions will organize excursions and picnics till end of the month. Also, cultural and dance programmes will not be allowed in hotels, parks, malls, convention centres and kalyan mandaps.

Exhibitions, trade fairs, expos, melas, will also remain prohibited. However, official events may be allowed with prior approval of government, the SRC said.
During the period, all types of shops, malls shall remain open across the state from 5 PM to 10 PM every day.