Insight Bureau: Odisha Government on Wednesday announced a slew of restrictions including suspension of physical classes in schools across the State up to class 12.

The new restrictions will come into effect from January 7 and continue till February 1, 2022.

As per the new Covid guidelines issued by the Special Relief Commissioner, night curfew will enforced from 9 pm till 5 am in urban areas.

Here are New Covid Guidelines:

? Shops, Malls, Shopping Complexes to remain open from 5 AM to 9 PM.

? Night Curfew in Urban Areas of Odisha from 9 PM to 5 AM

? Guests at Weddings reduced to 100; Wedding Processions capped at 30 persons. 50 people at Funeral

? Summative Assessment for Class X began today will continue

? Political/Educational Congregation limited to 100 people

? No physical classes up to Class XII; Online classes to continue

? Schools will remain shut for physical mode classes

? Govt & Pvt Offices to run with 50% capacity

? Indoor Events to be held with 50% capacity

? Hotel, Bars to open till 9 PM with 50% capacity

? Online booking tickets for entry into Zoological Parks/ Nandankanan zoo, Botanical Garden are mandatory.

? No Picnic in public places including hotels, convention halls, parks, beaches and other tourist spots

? No cultural events, trade fair

? No Exhibitions, Expo and Fairs

? Large gatherings/congregations to remain prohibited