Fresh Guidelines Issued for Strict Enforcement of Social Distancing Norms in Crowded Market Places in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: In view of sudden increase in COVID positive cases in the capital city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has issued fresh guidelines for strict enforcement of social distancing norms in the crowded market places and haats. As per the guidelines, the Zonal Deputy Commissioners of BMC will identify suitable places in consultation with the respective [...]
Bhubaneswar: In view of sudden increase in COVID positive cases in the capital city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has issued fresh guidelines for strict enforcement of social distancing norms in the crowded market places and haats.
As per the guidelines, the Zonal Deputy Commissioners of BMC will identify suitable places in consultation with the respective market associations & local ACP/IIC for conducting the markets/haats at decentralized places for ease of the public as well as for their safety.
The places identified during the first phase of the pandemic can be utilized this time again, the BMC said.
The vendors should sit sufficiently apart so that social distancing norms are adhered by them as well as by the public, the civic body stated.
The Zonal DCs will undertake demarcations/barricading etc, so that COVID norms can be followed properly.
The Enforcement teams of BDA/BMC with the help of local police to ensure proper enforcement in periodic manner to ensure adherence to the gguidelines.
The new guidelines have been issued after being observed that proper social distancing is not being maintained in crowded market places/haats of Bhubaneswar like UNIT I wholesale market and UNIT-IV markets etc, the BMC stated.
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