Jharsuguda: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the district, the Jharsuguda Chamber of Commerce (JCC) has decided that industrial and business organisations will observe a week-long shutdown in Brajrajnagar, Belpahar and this town. However, the decision to observe the shutdown will be voluntary. The chamber has requested all its members to close down their units for seven days. A decision to this effect was taken Friday.
The JCC said that the move is aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in these localities. All shops and markets were seen closed Saturday and the same situation will prevail till October 2. With business and office outlets closed the number of people on the roads decreased substantially. Residents of Brajrajnagar, Belpahar and this town have been urged not to step out of their homes unless there is an emergency.
Members of JCC said after the meeting that they are hoping such a move will contain the spread of COVID-19 and in the process save lives.
Notably, ‘Corona Niyantrana Committee’, an outfit formed by the members of several organisations in Bolangir town, has also imposed a similar week-long shutdown starting September 25.
Jharsuguda district reported 120 new COVID-19 cases Saturday taking the tally up to 4,111. Currently there are 1,016 active cases while 3,094 persons have recovered from the disease. The virus has so far claimed one life in the district.
PNN