Odisha Bans New Year, Christmas Celebrations Amid Omicron Spread
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Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra in an order said that in view of protecting the health of the people and preventing the spread of the new variant, the government has restricted Christmas celebration.
Keeping in view the detection of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the state, Odisha government Friday imposed new restrictions on the celebration of Christmas, New Years Day and other such activities.
The new restriction will be in force from December 25 to January 2, the government said in an order.
Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra in an order said that in view of protecting the health of the people and preventing the spread of the new variant, the government has restricted Christmas celebration. A maximum of 50 participants can join the Christmas mass by strictly following COVID-19 protocol and specific conditions imposed by district magistrates, municipal commissioners and local authorities while giving permission for it.
'Zero Night' celebrations and New Year eve celebrations in hotels, clubs, restaurants, parks, convention halls, kalyan mandaps and other such venues are completely banned across the state.
