The Odisha government has ordered a 14-day complete lockdown in the worst-hit districts of the state, including Rourkela. The police asked traders to close shops till July 31. On July 17, Chief secretary Asit Tripathy said mobility of people would be restricted while offices, commercial establishments and institutions will remain closed (barring exceptions). “We appeal to people to buy the essentials from the neighbourhood,” he said. Tripathy said entry of vehicles to Cuttack and Bhubaneswar from other parts of the state would not be allowed.