TNI Bureau: The Odisha Government has issued fresh guidelines under Unlock 6 for the State. While restrictions will remain in place in the Containment Zones till November 30, more relaxations have been given in Non-Containment Zones.
Schools will reopen from November 16 for students of Class 9 to 12. Local authorities will take a decision on reopening of places of religious worship to public, based on the Covid-19 situation.
Key Highlights:
? All educational institutions will remain closed in Odisha till November 30.
? Department of School & Mass Education may take appropriate decision with regard to the date of reopening of Schools in respect of Classes from 9th to 12th standard, in a graded manner, after November 15,2020 in consultation with stakeholders.
? Marriage-related gatherings will be allowed with a maximum ceiling of 200 persons. A maximum of 50 persons will be allowed for funeral & last rite rituals.
? Local authorities (DM, municipal commissioner) will decide on reopening of public worship in religious places/places of worship with appropriate restrictions, based on local assessment of the Covid-19 situation.
? Large social, religious, political, educational, sports, entertainment & cultural functions & other congregations will remain prohibited till November 30.
? Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment complexes, theatres, auditoriums & assembly halls to remain closed. Government will take a call on November 16 following assessment of the situation.
