Odisha To Undergo 14-Day Lockdown From May 5-19
The Odisha government on May 2 announced to impose a 14-day lockdown from May 5 to 19 owing to a surge in the COVID-19 cases. Over 10,400 fresh cases were reported in the state on May 1, which prompted the government to impose severe restrictions. Earlier, CM Naveen Patnaik had requested people to be "extra cautious and alert in ensuring all measure to manage the situation in Odisha."