Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): The Odisha Government on Saturday warned people and directed to follow the pandemic protocol strictly in order to avoid the possible return of lockdown in State.
According to CBK Mohanty, the Director of DMET, “We can’t rule out the likelihood of a re-imposition of lockdown if people don’t take the necessary precautions to keep the virus at bay.”
Sensing threats of a second wave in the State, the additional chief secretary (Health) PK Mohapatra on Friday sent a SoS to all Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, Police Commissioner directing them to ensure strict enforcement of Covid behavior in their respective districts to avoid the possible return of corona virus spread.
However, keeping in mind the spike of Covid-19 cases in states like Maharashtra and Kerala, the senior health official’s appeal is a reminder of the fact that the virus is still potent and might make a comeback in case of laxity.
The Maharashtra government has renewed restrictions on movement and clamped night curfew in parts of the State following the surge in cases which took heath officials there by surprise.
“It is people who will determine whether lockdown and shutdown if they don’t strictly adhere to Covid-19 protocols and guidelines to keep the infection spread under check,” said Mohanty.
According to Mohanty, containment zones are being earmarked by the respective district administration which has been given a free hand to decide as per the Covid-19 situation in their respective areas.
“The situation in Odisha is not like what is happening in Maharashtra or Kerala. As of now there is no possibility of lockdown in Odisha as the situation is under control. But everybody needs to follow appropriate Covid-19 behavior if situation warrants lockdown and other restrictions will be clamped,” Mohanty said.
