New Year Day Celebration: Odisha Govt Asks Employees to Avoid Congregation, Greet Virtually at Office Premises

Bhubaneswar: Taking precautionary measures in view of the renewed threat of infection through mutant variety of the virus, the Odisha Government today asked its employees to avoid congregation at office premises for the celebration of the New Year Day.

The Government has urged the employees to use virtual means for conveying new year greetings to colleagues and seniors in office premises.

“The employees are encouraged to use virtual means for conveying new year greetings to colleagues and seniors in office premises. Social distancing shall be maintained at all times, an order issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department said.

The State Government have issued advisories in order to adopt strict precautionary measures for prevention of spread of COVID-19 in the State. As a result, the situation has improved to a considerable degree which is required to be maintained in view of the renewed threat of infection through mutant variety of the virus, it reads.