Collector Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, in a Press release on Monday, advised people of Sundargarh to stay home during the lockdown period and practise social distancing and maintain home quarantine at least till March 31.
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the State, the State Government had announced total lockdown of five districts and eight towns, including Rourkela, from March 22 to March 29 in the first phase.
The Sundargarh Collector thanked the public for observing the Janata Curfew on March 22 in a disciplined manner. He also urged the populace of the district to continue with the spirit during the total lockdown period.
“The people of district need not panic as the shops selling medicines, groceries, vegetables, milk, eggs, daily needs and food items will be open. Rest other shops will remain closed for the time being. Thus, the people are advised to limit their non essential trips outside for their own safety,” said Kalyan, adding that those who returned from foreign countries should get them registered and remain isolated.
