Bhubaneswar civic body makes face masks mandatory amid rise in Covid cases
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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation on Thursday made it mandatory for people to wear face masks amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Odisha's capital city.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday made it mandatory for people to wear face masks in the capital city of Odisha amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
As per the order issued by Municipal Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange, all citizens within the BMC area as well as outside citizens coming to BMC area “shall have to wear mask appropriately while moving out and while in public places.”
People will also have to maintain a social distance of two metres at all times in public places, the administration said.
The advisory also mentioned that all malls/shops/store owners shall ensure social distancing of two metres on their premises. “The responsibility of maintenance of social distancing lies with the owner,” the advisory stated.
Meanwhile, the government as well as private offices have been asked to ensure that their employees are observing Covid appropriate behaviour.
“Any violations on the above-mentioned aspect will attract penal provisions of the Odisha Covid-19 regulations and amendments made from time to time,” the advisory said.
Meanwhile, following the rise in the Covid cases, a high level meeting was held at BMC. The meeting was chaired by Sulochana Das, Mayor of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the presence of Commissioner Vijay Amrut Kulange.
