Bhubaneswar: Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Odisha Government today announced unlock 6.0 guidelines withdrawing restrictions on several activities partially in the State. As per the guidelines, the lockdown will remain in force in containment zones. All the schools and colleges will remain shut and congregation in marriage and funeral events will be limited. Similarly, the international flight services except as permitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs will continue to remain closed till November end this year. The guidelines will remain in force in Odisha from November 1 to November 30, 2020.
Here is what will open and stay closed in Unlock 6 in Odisha:
1. Containment zones continue to be under lockdown. Only essential activities will be allowed restricting movement of people within or out of the zones. There will be extensive contract tracing, house-to-house surveillance and other clinical interventions as required.
2. No authority can impose any lockdown at district, sub-division, city or below level outside containment zones.
3. International air travel of passengers except as permitted by the MHA will continue to remain closed till Nov 30.
4. Large social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other congregations will remain prohibited till Nov 30.