Synopsis On April 25, CM Naveen Patnaik had announced free vaccination for everyone in the age group of 18 to 44 years. This drive would entail a cost of Rs 2,000 crore, a released from the Chief Minister's Office said. Covid-19 surge: Odisha govt declares 14-day lockdown from May 5 The Odisha government on Sunday declared a 14-day lockdown from May 5 to contain the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the state, an official order said. In a video message, Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra said the lockdown will be imposed in the entire state from May 5 (5 am) till May 19. Along with the lockdown, the weekend shutdown in urban areas will also be in force till May 15, he said.