CM warns people of complete lockdown if rules are violated

Bhubaneswar: People have been warned by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik that complacency and irresponsible behaviour in public areas could lead the state to go into lockdown once more.

In a video address, CM said, "There is a large crowd in some markets after the Covid-19. This is very dangerous. It simply came to our notice then. Before we know it, the infection can be exacerbated. So the government is keeping a close eye on the situation. The Chief Minister warned that if the government felt that the people were not following the Covid rules properly, the government would be forced to declare a complete lockdown once again".

The chief minister said the war was not over yet. Covid cases are on the rise in other states of the country. Infections in Bhubaneswar are not yet stable. Odisha is slowly becoming obsessed with both life and livelihood. But the danger is far from over. The coronavirus is still around us, and it is still serious. So the Chief Minister urges everyone to wear masks and maintain social distance. Only then can we reduce the intensity of the third wave.

"As we have seen in other states in the second wave, the situation is not the same in Odisha," he said. "Odisha is in a good position today because of the hard work of our doctors and health workers." Doctors are working day and night to protect us. So we have to treat their effort with respect" stated Naveen.

"The decision is now in your hands," he said. Life is priceless. Only our responsible behavior can prevent the third wave

The Chief Minister therefore sought the cooperation of all to keep Odisha safe. "Take care of the safety of your loved ones and help ensure that their livelihoods move forward safely," the chief minister concluded.