Puri: Amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to close the Lord Jagannath temple till May 15, 2021.
Though public darshan has been barred for the upcoming weeks, all the daily rituals will continue with help of Sevayats and temple officials.
A decision to this effect was taken at a virtual meeting held under the chairmanship of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Krishan Kumar today.
Members of Chhatisa Nijog, Puri Collector and SP were present at the meeting among others.
It has also decided that regular screening and testing for Sevayat Families and Temple Officials will be taken up to ensure that cases of COVID-19 amongst them are detected at an early date and are provided effective treatment.
This apart, the COVID care center made operational at Niladri Bhakt Niwas will be further strengthened as per requirement. Constant review of the same will be taken up.
Similarly, arrangements for shifting of serious cases for treatment to Bhubaneswar will be ensured seamlessly.
Besides, awareness programs to continue to popularise the use of Masks, Sanitisers, Physical Distancing.
