Odisha Closes Its Borders With Chhattisgarh As COVID Cases Mount

The Odisha government on April 10 sealed its border with Chhattisgarh owing to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Besides, it has mandated a COVID-19 negative report for the travellers from Chhattisgarh. The government has also decided to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 for the first two COVID protocol violations and Rs 5,000 on repetition. "Do not show any mercy to offenders of COVID-19 protocols," said Odisha Chief Secretary.