Berhampur: As there is rise of Covid cases in the state, the various merchant and trader associations in Ganjam district of Odisha decided to close the shops from 2pm to 5 am for the next 10 days in urban areas.
The Ganjam district administration has welcomed the step and urged people to support the initiative.
The weekend shutdown on Saturdays and Sundays would continue, said district administration.
#BREAKING: Ganjam admin welcome steps taken by merchants and vendors association in urban areas by closing the shops from 2pm till 5am for the next 10 days #Odisha #Covid19 #COVIDSecondWave pic.twitter.com/lySrU5FOdL
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